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Dupraw Family History

Dupraw 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: Dupras, Dura, Dubrow, Duray, Dubray, Zuraw, Duran, Dupay, Dupre

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Where is the Dupraw family from?

You can see how Dupraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupraw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dupraw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dupraw families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dupraw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dupraw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dupraw 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 Dupraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dupraw. 36% of Dupraw men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

What Dupraw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Dupraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupraw 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dupraw. 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 107 military records available for the last name Dupraw. For the veterans among your Dupraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupraw lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dupraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dupraw in 1955 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dupraw 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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