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Drawhon Family History

Drawhon 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: Dragon, Drayton, Rawdon, Drahos, Rawson, Lawhon, Dawson, Draughon

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Where is the Drawhon family from?

You can see how Drawhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drawhon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Drawhon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Drawhon family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Drawhon's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Drawhon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drawhon 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 116 census records available for the last name Drawhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drawhon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Drawhon. 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 33 military records available for the last name Drawhon. For the veterans among your Drawhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drawhon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Drawhon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Drawhon in 1965 was 55, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drawhon 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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