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Draffin Family History

Draffin 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, Raffin, Daffin, Drain, Griffin, Duffin, Ruffin, Chaffin

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Where is the Draffin family from?

You can see how Draffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Draffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Draffin families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Draffin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Draffin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draffin 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 Draffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Draffin. 100% of Draffin 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Draffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draffin 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Draffin. 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 470 military records available for the last name Draffin. For the veterans among your Draffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draffin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Draffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Draffin in 1945 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draffin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draffin 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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