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Draim Family History

Draim 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: Drain, Fraim, Ram, Ramm, Drake, Prim, Rahm, Rais, Dai, Brahm

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Where is the Draim family from?

You can see how Draim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Draim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Draim families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Draim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Draim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draim 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 302 census records available for the last name Draim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draim 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Draim. 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 66 military records available for the last name Draim. For the veterans among your Draim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Draim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Draim in 1963 was 67, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draim 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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