This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Driesback family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Driesback Family History

Driesback 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: Driesbach, Griesbach, Dresbach, Railsback, Reback, Riback, Dreisbach

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Driesback family from?

You can see how Driesback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driesback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Driesback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Driesback families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Driesback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Driesback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driesback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Driesback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Driesback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driesback census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Driesback

Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Driesback. 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.

View all Driesback immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Driesback. For the veterans among your Driesback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Driesback military records

You've only scratched the surface of Driesback family history

Discover More

What is the average Driesback lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1997, in the United States, Driesback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Driesback in 1954 was 78, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Driesback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driesback 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Driesback family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial