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Drabbe Family History

Drabbe 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: Krabbe, Crabbe, Grabbe, Drake, Crabb, Drab, Frable, Grable, Drage

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Where is the Drabbe family from?

You can see how Drabbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drabbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Drabbe families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Drabbe family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drabbe's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Drabbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drabbe 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 Drabbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Drabbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drabbe 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Drabbe. 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 53 military records available for the last name Drabbe. For the veterans among your Drabbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drabbe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Drabbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Drabbe in 1963 was 72, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drabbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drabbe 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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