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Drayner Family History

Drayner Surname Meaning

From a derivative of Middle English drein(e) drene ‘drainage channel’ for someone who lived by a drain or ditch; compare Drain.

This type of formation where the suffix -er is added to a topographical term is mostly found in S England.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Drayner family from?

You can see how Drayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Drayner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Drayner families living in Kent. This was about 78% of all the recorded Drayner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Drayner families in 1891.
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What did your Drayner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drayner. 100% of Drayner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Drayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayner 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Drayner. 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 45 military records available for the last name Drayner. For the veterans among your Drayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drayner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Drayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Drayner in 1965 was 44, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drayner 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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