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Drapp Family History

Drapp 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: Rapp, Trapp, Dapp, Drape, Krapp, Dropp, Drake, Knapp, Drain, Tripp

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Where is the Drapp family from?

You can see how Drapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drapp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Drapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Drapp family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drapp's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Drapp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drapp 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 Drapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drapp. 41% of Drapp men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drapp women worked as a Bench Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Oiler
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Worker
    100%

What Drapp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Drapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drapp 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Drapp. 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 196 military records available for the last name Drapp. For the veterans among your Drapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drapp lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Drapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Drapp in 1952 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drapp 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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