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Drachman Family History

Drachman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Drach.

Americanized form of Danish Drachmann: nickname from Low German Drake ‘dragon’ + -mann ‘man’ (compare Drach).

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


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Where is the Drachman family from?

You can see how Drachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drachman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Drachman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Drachman families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Drachman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Drachman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drachman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drachman. 40% of Drachman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Drachman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drachman were Teacher and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Drachman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Drachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drachman 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Drachman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Drachman. For the veterans among your Drachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drachman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Drachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Drachman in 1945 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drachman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drachman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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