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Drache Family History

Drache 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: Drach, Drace, Drake, Brach, Race, Rachel, Brace, Tache, Triche, Roche

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Where is the Drache family from?

You can see how Drache families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drache family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drache families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drache families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Drache's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drache families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drache surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drache ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drache. 43% of Drache men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Drache family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Drache. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drache 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Drache. 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 100 military records available for the last name Drache. For the veterans among your Drache ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drache lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Drache life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Drache in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drache 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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