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Draughn Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Drohan . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Draughon, Haughn, Dougan, Maughan, Crough, Ragan, Grugan, Devaughn

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Where is the Draughn family from?

You can see how Draughn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draughn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Draughn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Draughn families living in North Carolina. This was about 78% of all the recorded Draughn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Draughn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draughn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Draughn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Draughn. 38% of Draughn men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Draughn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Draughn were Manager and Winder. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Housekeeping
    12%
  • Winder
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Draughn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draughn 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Draughn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Draughn. For the veterans among your Draughn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draughn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Draughn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Draughn in 1953 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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