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Drall Family History

Drall 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: Krall, Dall, Prall, Drill, Droll, Rall, Drell, Grall, Dralle, Durall

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Where is the Drall family from?

You can see how Drall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Drall family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drall's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Drall families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drall 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 Drall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drall. 34% of Drall men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Drall women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drall were Farmer and Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

What Drall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Drall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drall 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Drall. 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 274 military records available for the last name Drall. For the veterans among your Drall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Drall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drall in 1964 was 86, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drall 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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