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Dryan Family History

Dryan 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: Bryan, Ryan, Cryan, Dryman, Dayan, Yan, Dean, Adrian, Duan, Drain

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Where is the Dryan family from?

You can see how Dryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dryan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dryan family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dryan's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Dryan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dryan 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 506 census records available for the last name Dryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryan 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Dryan. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dryan. For the veterans among your Dryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Dryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dryan in 1979 was 62, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryan 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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