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Drainer Family History

Drainer 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: Trainer, Rainer, Draine, Drain, Raine, Raines, Bradner, Grabner

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Where is the Drainer family from?

You can see how Drainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drainer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drainer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Drainer families living in Durham. This was about 92% of all the recorded Drainer's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Drainer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drainer 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 Drainer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drainer. 100% of Drainer 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%

What Drainer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drainer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Drainer. 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 143 military records available for the last name Drainer. For the veterans among your Drainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drainer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Drainer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Drainer in 1961 was 74, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drainer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drainer 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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