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Drake Sr Family History

Drake Sr 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: Drakes, Drake, Draper, Draeger, Drakos, Braker, Rakers, Raker, Kraker

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Passenger Lists

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There are 840 military records available for the last name Drake Sr. For the veterans among your Drake Sr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drake Sr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Drake Sr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Drake Sr in 1966 was 65, and 51 in 2004.

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