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Drapen Family History

Drapen 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, Drape, Dragon, Drake, Drain, Raven, Dragan, Draffen, Graven

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Where is the Drapen family from?

You can see how Drapen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drapen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drapen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Drapen families living in Middlesex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Drapen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Drapen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drapen 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 197 census records available for the last name Drapen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drapen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Drapen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Drapen. For the veterans among your Drapen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drapen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Drapen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Drapen in 1970 was 84, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drapen 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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