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Draxdorf Family History

Draxdorf 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: Kasdorf, Waldorf, Deardorff, Handorf, Nixdorf, Batdorf, Glandorf

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Where is the Draxdorf family from?

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

What did your Draxdorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Draxdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draxdorf 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Draxdorf. 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 6 military records available for the last name Draxdorf. For the veterans among your Draxdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draxdorf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Draxdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Draxdorf in 1969 was 85, and 90 in 2001.

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