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Dragelin Family History

Dragelin 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: Hagelin, Raglin, Dragon, Franklin, Drain, Dragan, Dagel, Gamelin

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Where is the Dragelin family from?

You can see how Dragelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dragelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dragelin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dragelin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dragelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dragelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Dragelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dragelin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dragelin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dragelin. For the veterans among your Dragelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dragelin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Dragelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dragelin in 1977 was 77, and 83 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dragelin 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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