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Drabb Family History

Drabb Name 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: Crabb, Drab, Dabb, Rabb, Grabb, Drake, Drain, Raba, Krabbe, Raby

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Where is the Drabb family from?

You can see how Drabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drabb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drabb family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Drabb's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Drabb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drabb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drabb ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Drabb ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Drabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drabb 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Drabb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Drabb. For the veterans among your Drabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drabb lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Drabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drabb in 1971 was 68, and 83 in 2001.

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