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Draysey Family History

Draysey Surname Meaning

see Draisey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Draysey family from?

You can see how Draysey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draysey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Draysey families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Draysey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Draysey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draysey 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 Draysey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Draysey. 84% of Draysey 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
    84%
  • Retired
    17%

What Draysey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Draysey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draysey 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Draysey. 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 21 military records available for the last name Draysey. For the veterans among your Draysey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draysey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Draysey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Draysey in 1977 was 94, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draysey 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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