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Drages Family History

Drages 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: Dragos, Drage, Drakes, Draves, Dages, Drager, Dragon, Drake, Prager

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Where is the Drages family from?

You can see how Drages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drages family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Drages families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Drages's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drages families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drages 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 47 census records available for the last name Drages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drages 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Drages. 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 7 military records available for the last name Drages. For the veterans among your Drages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drages lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Drages life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Drages in 1987 was 59, and 48 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drages 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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