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Drawson Family History

Drawson 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: Rawson, Dawson, Dragon, Branson, Drayton, Ranson, Ramson, Raison

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Where is the Drawson family from?

You can see how Drawson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drawson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drawson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Drawson families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drawson's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Drawson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drawson 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 Drawson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Grocer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drawson. 100% of Drawson men worked as a Grocer.

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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 1921

  • Grocer
    100%

What Drawson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Drawson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drawson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Drawson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Drawson. For the veterans among your Drawson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drawson lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Drawson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Drawson in 1994 was 34, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drawson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drawson 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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