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Dryfus Family History

Dryfus 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: Dreyfus, Rufus, Duffus, Draus, Trybus, Dreyfuss, Dycus, Drafts, Cyrus

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Where is the Dryfus family from?

You can see how Dryfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dryfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Dryfus families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dryfus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dryfus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Dryfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryfus 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Dryfus. 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 49 military records available for the last name Dryfus. For the veterans among your Dryfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryfus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Dryfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dryfus in 1966 was 91, and 85 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryfus 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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