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Drachenberg Family History

Drachenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name probably adapted from Dutch Drakenburg or from Drakenburg in Lower Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drachenberg family from?

You can see how Drachenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drachenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Drachenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Drachenberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Drachenberg families in 1920.
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What did your Drachenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drachenberg. 25% of Drachenberg men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Drachenberg women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drachenberg were Cheese Maker and Operator Beauty.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Landscaper
    15%
  • Cheese Maker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Operator Beauty
    34%

What Drachenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Drachenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drachenberg 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Drachenberg. 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 232 military records available for the last name Drachenberg. For the veterans among your Drachenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drachenberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Drachenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drachenberg in 1961 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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