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Draney Family History

Draney Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Drainie a habitational name from Drainie a place in Moray.

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


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Where is the Draney family from?

You can see how Draney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Draney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Draney families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Draney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Draney families in 1911.
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What did your Draney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Draney. 100% of Draney men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Draney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Draney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draney 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Draney. 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 639 military records available for the last name Draney. For the veterans among your Draney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draney lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Draney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Draney in 1954 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draney 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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