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Driesman Family History

Driesman 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: Rissman, Crissman, Dressman, Crisman, Reesman, Riedman, Friedman

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Where is the Driesman family from?

You can see how Driesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Driesman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Driesman family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Driesman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Driesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Driesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driesman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Driesman. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Driesman. For the veterans among your Driesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driesman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Driesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Driesman in 1979 was 46, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driesman 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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