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Drasen Family History

Drasen 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: Dresen, Dragon, Drake, Drain, Fraser, Raven, Rase, Dragan, Draffen

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Where is the Drasen family from?

You can see how Drasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drasen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drasen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Drasen families living in Alabama. This was about 83% of all the recorded Drasen's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Drasen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drasen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drasen. 100% of Drasen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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What Drasen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Drasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drasen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Drasen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Drasen. For the veterans among your Drasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drasen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Drasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Drasen in 1966 was 60, and 51 in 2003.

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