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Draines Family History

Draines 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: Raines, Daines, Draine, Drain, Raine, Trainer, Gaines, Baines, Brines

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Where is the Draines family from?

You can see how Draines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draines family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Draines family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Draines's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Draines families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draines 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 76 census records available for the last name Draines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draines 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Draines. 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 29 military records available for the last name Draines. For the veterans among your Draines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draines lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Draines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Draines in 1968 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draines 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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