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Drahner Family History

Drahner 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: Rahner, Bradner, Grabner, Brauner, Draper, Trainer, Dahler, Kraner

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Where is the Drahner family from?

You can see how Drahner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drahner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drahner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Drahner families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Drahner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Drahner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drahner 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 105 census records available for the last name Drahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drahner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Drahner. 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 12 military records available for the last name Drahner. For the veterans among your Drahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drahner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Drahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Drahner in 1972 was 66, and 78 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drahner 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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