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Draver Family History

Draver 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: Draper, Graver, Deaver, Driver, Traver, Drover, Drayer, Craver

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Where is the Draver family from?

You can see how Draver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draver family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Draver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Draver families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Draver's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Draver families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draver 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 Draver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Draver. 38% of Draver men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

What Draver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Draver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draver 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Draver. 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 97 military records available for the last name Draver. For the veterans among your Draver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Draver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Draver in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draver 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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