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Drafts Family History

Drafts Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drafts family from?

You can see how Drafts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drafts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drafts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Drafts family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drafts's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Drafts families in 1891.
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What did your Drafts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drafts. 70% of Drafts men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Drafts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drafts were Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Helper On Farm
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drafts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drafts 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Drafts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drafts. For the veterans among your Drafts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drafts lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Drafts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drafts in 1940 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drafts 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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