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Dragani Family History

Dragani 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: Dragan, Dragon, Dhanani, Bragan, Dagan, Drugan, Trapani, Drabant

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Where is the Dragani family from?

You can see how Dragani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dragani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dragani families living in Delaware. This was about 17% of all the recorded Dragani's in USA. Delaware and 3 other states had the highest population of Dragani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dragani 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 Dragani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dragani. 38% of Dragani men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Dragani women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Attendant
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Dragani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Dragani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dragani 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Dragani. 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 94 military records available for the last name Dragani. For the veterans among your Dragani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dragani lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dragani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dragani in 1963 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dragani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dragani 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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