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Drath Family History

Drath Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a wire maker from Middle High German drāt.

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


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Where is the Drath family from?

You can see how Drath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Drath families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Drath's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Drath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drath 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 Drath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drath. 28% of Drath men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Shingler
    6%

What Drath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Drath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drath 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Drath. 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 252 military records available for the last name Drath. For the veterans among your Drath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drath lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Drath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Drath in 1959 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drath 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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