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Drakard Family History

Drakard Surname Meaning

variant of Drackett itself a variant of Draycott.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Drakard family from?

You can see how Drakard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drakard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Drakard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Drakard families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Drakard's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Drakard families in 1891.
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What did your Drakard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Textile Engineer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drakard. 50% of Drakard men worked as a Textile Engineer (heavy Worker) and 90% of Drakard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drakard were Farmer and Hotel Receptionist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Textile Engineer (heavy Worker)
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Hotel Receptionist
    10%

What Drakard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drakard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drakard 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Drakard. 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 35 military records available for the last name Drakard. For the veterans among your Drakard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drakard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Drakard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Drakard in 1973 was 89, and 80 in 1985.

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