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Drasher Family History

Drasher 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: Brasher, Dasher, Frasher, Dresher, Risher, Washer, Fraser, Draper

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Where is the Drasher family from?

You can see how Drasher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drasher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Drasher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Drasher families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Drasher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Drasher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drasher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drasher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drasher. 20% of Drasher men worked as a Labor and 34% of Drasher women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drasher were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drasher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drasher 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Drasher. 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 334 military records available for the last name Drasher. For the veterans among your Drasher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drasher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drasher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Drasher in 1963 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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