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Drasner Family History

Drasner 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: Krasner, Rasner, Dresner, Fraser, Bradner, Grabner, Brauner, Draper

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Where is the Drasner family from?

You can see how Drasner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drasner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drasner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Drasner families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Drasner's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Drasner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drasner 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 Drasner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drasner. 100% of Drasner men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Drasner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Drasner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drasner 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Drasner. 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 31 military records available for the last name Drasner. For the veterans among your Drasner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drasner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Drasner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Drasner in 1950 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drasner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drasner 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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