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Draper Family History

Draper Genealogy & Family Tree

Draper is an English name from Lancashire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old French drapier and referred to someone with the occupation of selling cloth. The earliest known ancestor--Hugo Drapier--was recorded in 1148. The family motto is Vincit pepercit which means "He conquered, he spared."

Other spellings include "Drapere," "Draiper," "Draeper," "Drayper," and "Dreypery." Notable people with the surname include American actress Polly Draper (thirtysomething, Side Effects, Obvious Child), American Olympic athlete Foy Draper (track), and fictional character Don Draper (Mad Men). The first Draper to come to America was Henry Draper in Virginia in 1621.

Draper Birth Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Richard Draper -- --, 1665 May 10, 1735 Virginia
  • Susannah Draper -- --, 1801 December 0, 1857
  • Jessie Draper -- --, 1932 August 7, 1998 Missouri
  • Mary Virginia Draper -- --, 1884 August 6, 1960 Virginia
  • Christopher Draper -- --, 1500 May 8, 1581
Draper Death Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Jason Russell Draper -- --, 1900 October 30, 1931 New Hampshire
  • Thomas Draper -- --, 1554 July 9, 1603 Yorkshire
  • Clement Draper -- --, 1565 December 0, 1620
  • Jane Draper -- --, 1863 April 14, 1927 Wales
  • David Draper -- --, 1879 March 18, 1948
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