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Draughan Family History

Draughan 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: Draughn, Draughon, Dragan, Vaughan, Drugan, Straughan, Gaughan

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Where is the Draughan family from?

You can see how Draughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draughan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Draughan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Draughan families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Draughan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Draughan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draughan 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 Draughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Draughan. 54% of Draughan men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Draughan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Draughan were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • School Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Draughan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Draughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draughan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Draughan. 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 255 military records available for the last name Draughan. For the veterans among your Draughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draughan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Draughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Draughan in 1943 was 37, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draughan 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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