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Draa Family History

Draa 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: Drab, Drag, Dray, Drea, Drew, Ram, Graf, Ras, Dean, Day

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Where is the Draa family from?

You can see how Draa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Draa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Draa families living in Ohio. This was about 95% of all the recorded Draa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Draa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Draa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Draa. 50% of Draa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Draa women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    50%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Produce Buyer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Draa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Draa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draa 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Draa. 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 753 military records available for the last name Draa. For the veterans among your Draa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draa lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Draa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Draa in 1960 was 42, and 74 in 2003.

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