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Drav Family History

Drav 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: Drab, Drag, Dray, Drew, Ram, Graf, Ras, Dean, Day, Kral

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Where is the Drav family from?

You can see how Drav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drav family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Drav families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Drav family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Drav's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Drav families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drav 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 216 census records available for the last name Drav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drav 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Drav. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drav. For the veterans among your Drav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drav lifespan?

Average Drav life expectancy in 1988 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drav 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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