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Drisko Family History

Drisko Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Driscoll.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drisko family from?

You can see how Drisko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drisko family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Drisko families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Drisko families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Drisko's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Drisko families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drisko 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 Drisko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drisko. 27% of Drisko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drisko women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Drisko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Drisko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drisko 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Drisko. 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 257 military records available for the last name Drisko. For the veterans among your Drisko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drisko lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Drisko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drisko in 1945 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drisko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drisko 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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