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Drash Family History

Drash Surname 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: Drach, Dash, Rash, Drass, Brash, Drish, Drath, Ras, Grass, Brush

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Where is the Drash family from?

You can see how Drash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drash family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Drash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Drash family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Drash's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Drash families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Drash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drash 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Drash. 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 39 military records available for the last name Drash. For the veterans among your Drash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drash lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Drash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Drash in 1964 was 65, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drash 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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