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Drakely Family History

Drakely Surname Meaning

see Drakeley.

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


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Where is the Drakely family from?

You can see how Drakely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drakely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Drakely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Drakely families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Drakely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drakely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drakely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drakely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drakely. 100% of Drakely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Drakely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drakely 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Drakely. 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 40 military records available for the last name Drakely. For the veterans among your Drakely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drakely lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Drakely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drakely in 1967 was 42, and 67 in 2002.

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