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Drass Family History

Drass Surname Meaning

German: perhaps from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with thras, an element of uncertain etymology.

Possibly a variant of Dross or of Drasch from a Germanized pet form of an Old Slavic personal name such as Dragomir.

This is based on the element drag meaning ‘dear’ or ‘beloved’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drass family from?

You can see how Drass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drass families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Drass families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Drass's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drass families in 1891.
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What did your Drass ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drass. 100% of Drass 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drass 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Drass. 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 431 military records available for the last name Drass. For the veterans among your Drass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drass lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Drass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drass in 1968 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drass 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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