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Drapela Family History

Drapela 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: Draper, Drapeau, Drape, Kapela, Drake, Capel, Varela, Rajala

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Where is the Drapela family from?

You can see how Drapela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drapela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drapela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drapela families living in Iowa. This was about 14% of all the recorded Drapela's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Drapela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drapela 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 Drapela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drapela. 30% of Drapela men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Drapela women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Drapela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Drapela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drapela 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Drapela. 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 173 military records available for the last name Drapela. For the veterans among your Drapela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drapela lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Drapela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Drapela in 1951 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drapela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drapela 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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