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Dratte Family History

Dratte 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: Pratte, Ratte, Drake, Bratt, Matte, Datta, Bratten, Droste, Date

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Where is the Dratte family from?

You can see how Dratte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dratte family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Dratte families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dratte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dratte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dratte 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 41 census records available for the last name Dratte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dratte 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dratte. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dratte. For the veterans among your Dratte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dratte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Dratte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dratte in 1963 was 55, and 71 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dratte 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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