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Drawhorn Family History

Drawhorn Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drawhorn family from?

You can see how Drawhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drawhorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Drawhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Drawhorn families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Drawhorn's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Drawhorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drawhorn 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 Drawhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drawhorn. 30% of Drawhorn men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Drawhorn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drawhorn were Painter and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drawhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drawhorn 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Drawhorn. 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 349 military records available for the last name Drawhorn. For the veterans among your Drawhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drawhorn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Drawhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drawhorn in 1965 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drawhorn 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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