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Drakas Family History

Drakas 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: Drakos, Trakas, Drakes, Drake, Damas, Dragan, Dragos, Prakash, Drass

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Where is the Drakas family from?

You can see how Drakas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drakas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drakas families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Drakas family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drakas's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Drakas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Drakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drakas 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Drakas. 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 36 military records available for the last name Drakas. For the veterans among your Drakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drakas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Drakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Drakas in 1966 was 81, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drakas 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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