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Drapa Family History

Drapa 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: Rapa, Drape, Papa, Rana, Drake, Rada, Dana, Apa, Drain, Arata

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Where is the Drapa family from?

You can see how Drapa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drapa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drapa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Drapa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Drapa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drapa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drapa 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 115 census records available for the last name Drapa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drapa 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Drapa. 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 8 military records available for the last name Drapa. For the veterans among your Drapa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drapa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Drapa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Drapa in 1973 was 53, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drapa 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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