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Drisdam Family History

Drisdam 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: Grisham, Dilday, Islam, Tristan, Dignam, Friday, Kristal, Drish

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Where is the Drisdam family from?

You can see how Drisdam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drisdam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Drisdam family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Drisdam's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Drisdam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drisdam 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 11 census records available for the last name Drisdam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drisdam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Drisdam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drisdam. For the veterans among your Drisdam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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