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Drako Family History

Drako 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: Drake, Drakos, Drago, Dragon, Drain, Brake, Franko, Rake, Rao, Raso

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Where is the Drako family from?

You can see how Drako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drako family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drako families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Drako family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Drako's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Drako families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drako 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 Drako ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drako. 100% of Drako women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Drako family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Drako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drako 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Drako. 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 27 military records available for the last name Drako. For the veterans among your Drako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drako lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Drako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Drako in 1961 was 49, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drako

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drako 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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