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Driessche Family History

Driessche 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: Dietsche, Drescher, Driessen, Driesbach, Dresch, Dietsch, Fritsche

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Where is the Driessche family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driessche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Driessche ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Driessche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driessche 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Driessche. 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 96 military records available for the last name Driessche. For the veterans among your Driessche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driessche lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Driessche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Driessche in 1964 was 82, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driessche 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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