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Drayne Family History

Drayne 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: Drane, Crayne, Rayne, Draine, Frayne, Drake, Drain, Raine, Wayne

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Where is the Drayne family from?

You can see how Drayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drayne families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Drayne families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Drayne's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Drayne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drayne 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 Drayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drayne. 72% of Drayne 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
    72%
  • Foreman Packer Baking Powder
    29%

What Drayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Drayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayne 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Drayne. 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 31 military records available for the last name Drayne. For the veterans among your Drayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drayne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Drayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Drayne in 1967 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drayne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drayne 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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