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Drava Family History

Drava 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: Rana, Drake, Rada, Dana, Drain, Grave, Arata, Araya, Drab, Raba

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Where is the Drava family from?

You can see how Drava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drava family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drava families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Drava family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drava's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Drava families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drava 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 81 census records available for the last name Drava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drava 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Drava. 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 4 military records available for the last name Drava. For the veterans among your Drava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drava lifespan?

Average Drava life expectancy in 1994 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drava 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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