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Drs Family History

Drs 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: Das, Dry, Drew, Kos, Dore, Ras, Day, Don, Mars, Lis

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Where is the Drs family from?

You can see how Drs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drs families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Drs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drs 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 107 census records available for the last name Drs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drs 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Drs. 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 22 military records available for the last name Drs. For the veterans among your Drs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drs lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Drs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Drs in 1950 was 41, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drs 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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