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Draine Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Drain .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Drain, Drane, Frayne, Rainer, Crain, Caine, Rains, Baine, Dains, Rain

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Where is the Draine family from?

You can see how Draine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Draine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Draine families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Draine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Draine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Draine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Draine. 40% of Draine men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Draine women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Draine were Cook and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Cook
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Draine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draine 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Draine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 620 military records available for the last name Draine. For the veterans among your Draine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Draine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Draine in 1963 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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