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Drishell Family History

Drishell 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: Rishell, Driskell, Driscoll, Crispell, Rishel, Griswell, Fishell

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Where is the Drishell family from?

You can see how Drishell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drishell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Drishell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Drishell families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Drishell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drishell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drishell 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 Drishell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Drishell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Drishell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drishell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Drishell. 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 29 military records available for the last name Drishell. For the veterans among your Drishell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drishell lifespan?

Average Drishell life expectancy in 1985 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drishell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drishell 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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