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Draughty Family History

Draughty 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: Drought, Doughty, Daughtry, Raught, Daughety, Draughn, Draughon

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Where is the Draughty family from?

You can see how Draughty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draughty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Draughty families living in South Carolina. This was about 29% of all the recorded Draughty's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Draughty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draughty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Draughty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Draughty. 100% of Draughty 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Draughty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draughty 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Draughty. 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 3 military records available for the last name Draughty. For the veterans among your Draughty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draughty lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Draughty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Draughty in 1979 was 67, and 86 in 1999.

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