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Draeger Family History

Draeger Surname Meaning

North German (also Dräger): occupational name from Middle Low German dreger drager Middle Dutch drager ‘porter carrier’; sometimes ‘guarantor’ or ‘negotiator’.

Occupational name for a wood turner Middle Low German dreyer dreger.

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


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Where is the Draeger family from?

You can see how Draeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Draeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Draeger families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Draeger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Draeger families in 1891.
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What did your Draeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Draeger. 100% of Draeger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Draeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draeger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Draeger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Draeger. For the veterans among your Draeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draeger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Draeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Draeger in 1955 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draeger 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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