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Drayo Family History

Drayo Name 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: Rayo, Dray, Drago, Day, Dragon, Gray, Ray, Drake, Drain, Rao

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Where is the Drayo family from?

You can see how Drayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drayo family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drayo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drayo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drayo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drayo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drayo. 100% of Drayo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Drayo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Drayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayo 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Drayo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Drayo. For the veterans among your Drayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drayo lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Drayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Drayo in 1975 was 71, and 90 in 2001.

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