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Drahms Family History

Drahms 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: Drahos, Brahms, Dahms, Rahm, Brahm, Dragos, Drass, Drakos, Grams

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Where is the Drahms family from?

You can see how Drahms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drahms family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drahms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drahms families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Drahms's in USA. California had the highest population of Drahms families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drahms 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 141 census records available for the last name Drahms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drahms 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Drahms. 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 22 military records available for the last name Drahms. For the veterans among your Drahms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drahms lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Drahms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drahms in 1965 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drahms 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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