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Driker Family History

Driker 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: Daiker, Driver, Drier, Druker, Riker, Dicker, Dreyer, Drake, Ducker

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Where is the Driker family from?

You can see how Driker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driker family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Driker family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Driker's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Driker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Driker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Driker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driker 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Driker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Driker. For the veterans among your Driker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driker lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Driker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Driker in 1988 was 82, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driker 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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