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Drachenfeld Family History

Drachenfeld 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: Drachenberg, Brachfeld, Schoenfeld, Langenfeld, Frankenfield

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Where is the Drachenfeld family from?

You can see how Drachenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drachenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drachenfeld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drachenfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drachenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drachenfeld 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 18 census records available for the last name Drachenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drachenfeld 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Drachenfeld. 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 48 military records available for the last name Drachenfeld. For the veterans among your Drachenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drachenfeld lifespan?

Average Drachenfeld life expectancy in 1975 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drachenfeld 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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