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Drisdall Family History

Drisdall 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: Driscoll, Drysdale, Ridall, Driskill, Driskell, Dowdall, Rishell

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Where is the Drisdall family from?

You can see how Drisdall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drisdall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drisdall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Drisdall families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drisdall's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Drisdall families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drisdall 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 89 census records available for the last name Drisdall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drisdall 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Drisdall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Drisdall. For the veterans among your Drisdall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drisdall lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Drisdall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Drisdall in 1974 was 76, and 86 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drisdall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drisdall 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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