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Drapala Family History

Drapala 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: Rajala, Haapala, Kapala, Pala, Dragan, Rantala, Draper, Granata, Rapa

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Where is the Drapala family from?

You can see how Drapala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drapala family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Drapala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Drapala families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Drapala's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drapala families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drapala 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 Drapala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drapala. 50% of Drapala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Drapala women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drapala were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Iron Worker
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Drapala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Drapala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drapala 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Drapala. 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 139 military records available for the last name Drapala. For the veterans among your Drapala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drapala lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Drapala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Drapala in 1960 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drapala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drapala 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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