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Draffehn Family History

Draffehn 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: Draffen, Daffern, Raffel, Graffeo, Druffel, Raffin, Daffin, Daehn

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Where is the Draffehn family from?

You can see how Draffehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draffehn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Draffehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Draffehn families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Draffehn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Draffehn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Draffehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draffehn 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 immigration records available for the last name Draffehn. 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 14 military records available for the last name Draffehn. For the veterans among your Draffehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draffehn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Draffehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Draffehn in 1974 was 79, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draffehn 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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