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Drafall Family History

Drafall 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, Dowdall, Fall, Dragan, Draffen, Rajala, Duvall, Zufall, Krall

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Where is the Drafall family from?

You can see how Drafall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drafall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drafall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Drafall families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Drafall's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Drafall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drafall 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 195 census records available for the last name Drafall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drafall 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 Drafall. 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 22 military records available for the last name Drafall. For the veterans among your Drafall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drafall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Drafall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drafall in 1964 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drafall 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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