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Drapkin Family History

Drapkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Drabkin.

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


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Where is the Drapkin family from?

You can see how Drapkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drapkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Drapkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Drapkin families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Drapkin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Drapkin families in 1911.
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What did your Drapkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drapkin. 32% of Drapkin men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Drapkin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drapkin were Musician and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Clerk
    32%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Musician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Drapkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drapkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drapkin 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Drapkin. 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 177 military records available for the last name Drapkin. For the veterans among your Drapkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drapkin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Drapkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Drapkin in 1959 was 36, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drapkin 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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