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Drimby Family History

Drimby 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: Frisby, Risby, Brumby, Rigby, Digby, Quimby, Rimbey, Grisby, Demby

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Drimby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drimby 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Drimby. 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 21 military records available for the last name Drimby. For the veterans among your Drimby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drimby lifespan?

Average Drimby life expectancy in 1982 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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