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Drayman Family History

Drayman 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: Rayman, Brayman, Dryman, Rahman, Hayman, Dearman, Dragan, Drayton

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Where is the Drayman family from?

You can see how Drayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drayman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Drayman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Drayman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drayman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drayman 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Drayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayman 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Drayman. 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 209 military records available for the last name Drayman. For the veterans among your Drayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drayman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Drayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Drayman in 1976 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drayman 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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