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Draht Family History

Draht 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: Drake, Drain, Grant, Rahm, Bratt, Brahm, Dahl, Drab, Kraft, Grahn

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Where is the Draht family from?

You can see how Draht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Draht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Draht families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Draht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Draht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draht 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 158 census records available for the last name Draht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draht 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Draht. 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 76 military records available for the last name Draht. For the veterans among your Draht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draht lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Draht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Draht in 1964 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draht 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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