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Draun Family History

Draun 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: Drain, Braun, Raun, Draus, Daun, Craun, Dean, Dragon, Duan, Drake

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Where is the Draun family from?

You can see how Draun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Draun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Draun families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Draun's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Draun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Draun ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Prospector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Draun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draun 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Draun. 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 33 military records available for the last name Draun. For the veterans among your Draun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draun lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Draun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Draun in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 1987.

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