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Drayer Name Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly archaic or Americanized of Draijer an occupational name for a wood or bone turner Middle Dutch drayere an agent derivative of draaien ‘to turn’. Probably an altered form of South German Dreher .

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


Similar surnames: Dreyer, Dryer, Draper, Brader, Player, Preyer, Graber, Driver, Graper

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Where is the Drayer family from?

You can see how Drayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Drayer families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Drayer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Drayer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drayer. 18% of Drayer men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Drayer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drayer were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Drayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayer 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Drayer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drayer. For the veterans among your Drayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drayer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Drayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drayer in 1954 was 48, and 61 in 2004.

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