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Draplin Family History

Draplin 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: Drapkin, Drain, Chaplin, Caplin, Fralin, Rapin, Raglin, Dalin, Dahlin

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Where is the Draplin family from?

You can see how Draplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draplin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Draplin family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Draplin's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Draplin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draplin 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 15 census records available for the last name Draplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draplin 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 Draplin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Draplin. For the veterans among your Draplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draplin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Draplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Draplin in 1959 was 54, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draplin 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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