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Drafz Family History

Drafz 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: Graf, Kranz, Drake, Drain, Drab, Kraft, Ranz, Drach, Arauz, Ratz

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Where is the Drafz family from?

You can see how Drafz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drafz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Drafz families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Drafz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drafz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drafz 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 Drafz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drafz. 100% of Drafz women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Drafz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Drafz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drafz 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Drafz. 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 67 military records available for the last name Drafz. For the veterans among your Drafz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drafz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Drafz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Drafz in 1969 was 66, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drafz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drafz 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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