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Drafahl Family History

Drafahl 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: Rafael, Dahl, Dragan, Draffen, Drach, Dayal, Pfahl, Fahl, Raffel

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Where is the Drafahl family from?

You can see how Drafahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drafahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drafahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Drafahl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drafahl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Drafahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drafahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drafahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drafahl. 100% of Drafahl men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Drafahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Drafahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drafahl 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Drafahl. 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 Drafahl. For the veterans among your Drafahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drafahl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Drafahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Drafahl in 1967 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drafahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drafahl 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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