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Drakesmith Family History

Drakesmith 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: Blacksmith, Takeshita, Shoesmith, Hockensmith, Stallsmith, Nesmith

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Where is the Drakesmith family from?

You can see how Drakesmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drakesmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drakesmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drakesmith families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Drakesmith's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Drakesmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drakesmith 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 Drakesmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drakesmith. 100% of Drakesmith men worked as a Builder and 100% of Drakesmith 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Drakesmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Drakesmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drakesmith 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Drakesmith. 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 27 military records available for the last name Drakesmith. For the veterans among your Drakesmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drakesmith lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Drakesmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Drakesmith in 1961 was 41, and 96 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drakesmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drakesmith 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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