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Draisey Family History

Draisey Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Draisey family from?

You can see how Draisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Draisey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Draisey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Draisey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Draisey families in 1891.
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What did your Draisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Draisey. 60% of Draisey men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Draisey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Draisey were Master Builder and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Master Builder
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

What Draisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Draisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draisey 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 Draisey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 380 military records available for the last name Draisey. For the veterans among your Draisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draisey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Draisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Draisey in 1952 was 40, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draisey 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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