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Drahan Family History

Drahan 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, Trahan, Dahan, Drohan, Crahan, Dragon, Rahman, Drain, Gahan

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Where is the Drahan family from?

You can see how Drahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drahan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Drahan families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Drahan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drahan 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 Drahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Del Man and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drahan. 100% of Drahan men worked as a Del Man and 100% of Drahan women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Del Man
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Drahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Drahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drahan 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Drahan. 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 64 military records available for the last name Drahan. For the veterans among your Drahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drahan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Drahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Drahan in 1975 was 72, and 67 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drahan 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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