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Drang Family History

Drang 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: Dring, Dang, Drag, Rang, Drane, Trang, Wang, Rong, Yang, Chang

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Where is the Drang family from?

You can see how Drang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drang families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Drang's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Drang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drang 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Drang. 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 18 military records available for the last name Drang. For the veterans among your Drang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drang lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Drang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drang in 1952 was 42, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drang 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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