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Drappeau Family History

Drappeau 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: Drapeau, Draper, Rambeau, Rappe, Champeau, Rappa, Drape, Crepeau

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Where is the Drappeau family from?

You can see how Drappeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drappeau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Drappeau family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Drappeau's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Drappeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drappeau 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 544 census records available for the last name Drappeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drappeau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Drappeau. 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 8 military records available for the last name Drappeau. For the veterans among your Drappeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drappeau lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Drappeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Drappeau in 1978 was 30, and 48 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drappeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drappeau 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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