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Draehn Family History

Draehn 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: Daehn, Dragon, Drain, Dragan, Dehn, Grahn, Drach, Rehn, Dahn, Rahn

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Where is the Draehn family from?

You can see how Draehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draehn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Draehn families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Draehn's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Draehn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draehn 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 32 census records available for the last name Draehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draehn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Draehn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Draehn. For the veterans among your Draehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draehn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Draehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Draehn in 1974 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draehn 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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