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Drachus Family History

Drachus 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, Dachs, Eachus, Draus, Dacus, Drahos, Bachus, Vlachos, Sachs

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Where is the Drachus family from?

You can see how Drachus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drachus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drachus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drachus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drachus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drachus 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 33 census records available for the last name Drachus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drachus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Drachus. 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 58 military records available for the last name Drachus. For the veterans among your Drachus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drachus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1982, in the United States, Drachus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Drachus in 1974 was 58, and 66 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drachus 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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