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Drabus Family History

Drabus 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: Draus, Drab, Dragos, Drass, Debus, Ramus, Drakos, Daus, Labus, Fratus

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Where is the Drabus family from?

You can see how Drabus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drabus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drabus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Drabus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drabus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drabus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drabus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Drabus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drabus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Drabus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drabus. For the veterans among your Drabus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drabus lifespan?

Average Drabus life expectancy in 2002 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drabus 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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