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Draiss Family History

Draiss 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: Drass, Grass, Drain, Rais, Dragos, Krass, Brass, Daisy, Riss, Drakos

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Where is the Draiss family from?

You can see how Draiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Draiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Draiss families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Draiss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Draiss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Draiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draiss 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Draiss. 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 50 military records available for the last name Draiss. For the veterans among your Draiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draiss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Draiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Draiss in 1964 was 38, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draiss 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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