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Drawns Family History

Drawns 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: Drain, Dragos, Krans, Drass, Drakos, Crans, Dawn, Drane, Drews, Dawes

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Where is the Drawns family from?

You can see how Drawns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drawns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drawns families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Drawns's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drawns families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Drawns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drawns 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Drawns. 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 12 military records available for the last name Drawns. For the veterans among your Drawns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drawns lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Drawns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Drawns in 1967 was 103, and 56 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drawns 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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