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Drapper Family History

Drapper Surname Meaning

see Draper.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Drapper family from?

You can see how Drapper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drapper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drapper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Drapper families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Drapper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drapper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drapper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drapper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drapper. 100% of Drapper men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Drapper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

What Drapper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Drapper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drapper 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Drapper. 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 94 military records available for the last name Drapper. For the veterans among your Drapper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drapper lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1987, in the United States, Drapper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Drapper in 1960 was 59, and 65 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drapper 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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