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Drathan Family History

Drathan 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: Dragan, Nathan, Pradhan, Trahan, Dahan, Drohan, Rattan, Crahan

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Where is the Drathan family from?

You can see how Drathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drathan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Drathan families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drathan's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Drathan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drathan 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 13 census records available for the last name Drathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drathan 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 Drathan. 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 Drathan. For the veterans among your Drathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drathan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drathan 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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