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Draven Family History

Draven 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: Raven, Graven, Craven, Draves, Dragon, Drake, Drain, Davern, Grave

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Where is the Draven family from?

You can see how Draven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draven family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Draven family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Draven's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Draven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draven 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 79 census records available for the last name Draven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draven 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Draven. 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 6 military records available for the last name Draven. For the veterans among your Draven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draven lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Draven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Draven in 1968 was 45, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draven 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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