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Draker Family History

Draker Surname Meaning

for a standard-bearer from an agent derivative of Middle English drake (Old English draca) ‘dragon’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Draker family from?

You can see how Draker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Draker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Draker families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Draker's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Draker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Draker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Draker. 91% of Draker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    10%

What Draker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Draker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draker 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Draker. 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 273 military records available for the last name Draker. For the veterans among your Draker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Draker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Draker in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draker 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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