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Drayson Family History

Drayson Surname Meaning

apparently from the Middle English nickname or surname Dray + son; compare Austen Dray 1559 in IGI (Margate Kent).

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


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Where is the Drayson family from?

You can see how Drayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drayson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Drayson families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drayson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Drayson families in 1891.
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What did your Drayson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drayson. 28% of Drayson men worked as a Bank Clerk and 93% of Drayson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drayson were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    28%
  • Timber Merchant
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Drayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayson 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Drayson. 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 504 military records available for the last name Drayson. For the veterans among your Drayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drayson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Drayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drayson in 1961 was 58, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drayson 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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