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Draws Family History

Draws 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: Drass, Drews, Draus, Daws, Drew, Ras, Grass, Drake, Drain, Daw

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Where is the Draws family from?

You can see how Draws families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draws family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Draws families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Draws family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Draws's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Draws families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draws 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 Draws ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Practical Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Draws. 100% of Draws women worked as a Practical Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Draws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draws 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Draws. 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 36 military records available for the last name Draws. For the veterans among your Draws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draws lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Draws life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Draws in 1966 was 85, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draws 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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