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Draffan Family History

Draffan Surname Meaning

from Draffan (Lanarks).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Draffan family from?

You can see how Draffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draffan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Draffan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Draffan families living in Northumberland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Draffan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Draffan families in 1891.
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What did your Draffan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Draffan. 100% of Draffan 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 360 census records available for the last name Draffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draffan 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Draffan. 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 62 military records available for the last name Draffan. For the veterans among your Draffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draffan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Draffan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Draffan in 1962 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draffan 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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