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Drayler Family History

Drayler 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: Drayer, Draxler, Dreyer, Draper, Dahler, Brayer, Rayner, Dryer

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Where is the Drayler family from?

You can see how Drayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayler family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Drayler families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drayler's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Drayler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drayler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Drayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayler 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Drayler. 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 4 military records available for the last name Drayler. For the veterans among your Drayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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