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Drayss Family History

Drayss 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: Drass, Grass, Dragos, Krass, Brass, Dray, Drakos, Dress, Dross, Rayas

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Where is the Drayss family from?

You can see how Drayss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Drayss families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drayss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drayss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Drayss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayss 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Drayss. 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 15 military records available for the last name Drayss. For the veterans among your Drayss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drayss lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Drayss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Drayss in 1982 was 74, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drayss 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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