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Dragner Family History

Dragner 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: Drager, Dagner, Prager, Bradner, Grabner, Brauner, Brager, Draper

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Where is the Dragner family from?

You can see how Dragner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dragner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dragner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dragner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dragner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dragner 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 Dragner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dragner. 50% of Dragner men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

What Dragner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Dragner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dragner 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dragner. 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 50 military records available for the last name Dragner. For the veterans among your Dragner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dragner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dragner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dragner in 1961 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dragner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dragner 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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