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Drautz Family History

Drautz 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: Arauz, Ratz, Kratz, Draudt, Kraut, Raatz, Rutz, Rauth, Plautz, Gratz

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Where is the Drautz family from?

You can see how Drautz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drautz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Drautz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Drautz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Drautz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drautz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drautz 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 229 census records available for the last name Drautz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drautz 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Drautz. 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 116 military records available for the last name Drautz. For the veterans among your Drautz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drautz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Drautz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Drautz in 1963 was 74, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drautz 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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