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Drivell Family History

Drivell 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: Wivell, Dovell, Drill, Driver, Fridell, Crivello, Dively, Revell

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Where is the Drivell family from?

You can see how Drivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drivell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Drivell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Drivell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drivell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drivell 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 37 census records available for the last name Drivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drivell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Drivell. 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 military records available for the last name Drivell. For the veterans among your Drivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drivell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Drivell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Drivell in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drivell 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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