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Drayer Family History

Drayer Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly archaic or Americanized of Draijer an occupational name for a wood or bone turner.

Middle Dutch drayere an agent derivative of draaien ‘to turn’.

Probably an altered form of South German Dreher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drayer family from?

You can see how Drayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Drayer families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Drayer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drayer families in 1891.
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What did your Drayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Invalid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drayer. 50% of Drayer women worked as an Invalid.

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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

  • Invalid
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Drayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayer 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Drayer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drayer. For the veterans among your Drayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drayer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Drayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drayer in 1954 was 48, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drayer 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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