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Drapin Family History

Drapin 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: Drain, Rapin, Drapkin, Dragon, Dragan, Draper, Dain, Train, Papin

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Where is the Drapin family from?

You can see how Drapin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drapin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Drapin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Drapin family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Drapin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Drapin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drapin 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 85 census records available for the last name Drapin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drapin 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 Drapin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drapin. For the veterans among your Drapin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drapin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Drapin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drapin in 1965 was 55, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drapin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drapin 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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