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Drans Family History

Drans 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: Krans, Drass, Crans, Drane, Draus, Deans, Frans, Rans, Frank, Brand

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Where is the Drans family from?

You can see how Drans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Drans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Drans families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drans's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Drans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drans 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 Drans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, College was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drans. 50% of Drans men worked as a College.

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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

  • College
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Drans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Drans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drans 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Drans. 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 25 military records available for the last name Drans. For the veterans among your Drans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drans lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Drans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Drans in 1980 was 69, and 78 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drans 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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