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Draudt Family History

Draudt Surname Meaning

German: originally from the female personal name Drude which later became associated by folk etymology with Middle Low German and Middle High German drūt trūt ‘dear’ or ‘related’.

It was applied as a nickname presumably for someone who frequently used this term of endearment or was referred to by it.

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


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Where is the Draudt family from?

You can see how Draudt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draudt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Draudt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Draudt family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Draudt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Draudt families in 1911.
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What did your Draudt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Draudt. 25% of Draudt 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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

What Draudt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Draudt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draudt 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Draudt. 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 798 military records available for the last name Draudt. For the veterans among your Draudt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draudt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Draudt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Draudt in 1963 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draudt 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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