Drach Family History

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Drach Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German trache, drache ‘dragon’, hence probably a habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a dragon, or a nickname for someone with a fierce or fiery temperament. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental adoption of 1. Polish: possibly of German origin (see 1).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Brach, Rach, Dachs, Drath, Krach, Dach, Spach, Roch, Rauch, Dersch

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Drach Family Origin

Where is the Drach family from?

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You can see how Drach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drach families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Drach families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drach's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Drach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Drach Family Occupations

What did your Drach ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Drach occupation in the USA was Farmer. 34% of Drach's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Drach family was Barkeeper. Farmer, Cooper and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Drach.

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  • Farmer

    34%

  • Cooper

    6%

  • Laborer

    6%

  • Barkeeper

    3%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Drach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Drach Historical Records

What Drach family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Drach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 900 immigration records available for the last name Drach. 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 Card

There are 981 military records available for the last name Drach. For the veterans among your Drach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Drach Life Expectancy

What is the average Drach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Drach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Drach in 1955 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drach 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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