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Drydale Family History

Drydale Surname Meaning

variant of Drysdale with loss of -s-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Drydale family from?

You can see how Drydale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drydale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drydale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Drydale families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Drydale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Drydale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drydale 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 Drydale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drydale. 85% of Drydale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    16%

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Census Records

There are 974 census records available for the last name Drydale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drydale 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Drydale. 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 74 military records available for the last name Drydale. For the veterans among your Drydale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drydale lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Drydale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Drydale in 1946 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drydale 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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