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Dragness Family History

Dragness 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: Kragness, Rogness, Magness, Raines, Dragos, Granese, Harness, Drass

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Dragness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dragness 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dragness. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dragness. For the veterans among your Dragness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dragness lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Dragness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dragness in 1980 was 84, and 66 in 1990.

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