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Drauch Family History

Drauch 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: Rauch, Drach, Brauch, Brach, Crouch, Rasch, Branch, Duch, Draudt

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Where is the Drauch family from?

You can see how Drauch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drauch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drauch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Drauch families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drauch's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Drauch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drauch 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 Drauch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drauch. 47% of Drauch men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Drauch women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drauch were Clerk and New 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Hotel Prop
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Drauch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Drauch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drauch 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Drauch. 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 80 military records available for the last name Drauch. For the veterans among your Drauch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drauch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drauch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drauch in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drauch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drauch 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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