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Draisin Family History

Draisin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Drain, Raison, Drabkin, Drapkin, Dragon, Darwin, Rais, Branson

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Where is the Draisin family from?

You can see how Draisin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draisin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Draisin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Draisin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Draisin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draisin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Draisin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Draisin. 100% of Draisin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Draisin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Draisin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draisin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Draisin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Draisin. For the veterans among your Draisin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draisin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Draisin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Draisin in 1963 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draisin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draisin 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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