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Drayna Family History

Drayna 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: Rana, Dana, Drain, Araya, Dray, Arana, Raya, Drane, Danna, Crayne

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Where is the Drayna family from?

You can see how Drayna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drayna family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Drayna's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Drayna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drayna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drayna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drayna. 60% of Drayna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drayna women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Drayna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Drayna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayna 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Drayna. 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 34 military records available for the last name Drayna. For the veterans among your Drayna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drayna lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Drayna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Drayna in 1974 was 89, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drayna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drayna 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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