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Draheim Family History

Draheim Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Draheim near Stettin in Pomerania or in East Prussia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Draheim family from?

You can see how Draheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draheim family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Draheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Draheim family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Draheim's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Draheim families in 1881.
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What did your Draheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Draheim. 34% of Draheim men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Draheim women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Draheim were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Draheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Draheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draheim census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 832 immigration records available for the last name Draheim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Draheim. For the veterans among your Draheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draheim lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Draheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Draheim in 1956 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draheim ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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