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Drapella Family History

Drapella 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: Fradella, Ramella, Capella, Capelle, Vanella, Pella, Patella, Abella

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Where is the Drapella family from?

You can see how Drapella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drapella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drapella family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drapella's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Drapella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drapella 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 19 census records available for the last name Drapella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drapella 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Drapella. 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 3 military records available for the last name Drapella. For the veterans among your Drapella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drapella lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Drapella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Drapella in 1982 was 90, and 66 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drapella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drapella 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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