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Dravis Family History

Dravis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Travis. English: variant of Draves. Perhaps an Americanized form of German Drewes.

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


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Where is the Dravis family from?

You can see how Dravis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dravis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dravis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Dravis families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Dravis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dravis families in 1911.
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What did your Dravis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dravis. 22% of Dravis men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Dravis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dravis were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dravis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dravis 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Dravis. 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 738 military records available for the last name Dravis. For the veterans among your Dravis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dravis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Dravis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dravis in 1949 was 39, and 77 in 2003.

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