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Dryge Family History

Dryge 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: Droge, Drage, Drye, Rye, Drake, Dyke, Drone, Doyle, Drag, Dryer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dryge 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 17 census records available for the last name Dryge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryge 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dryge. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dryge. For the veterans among your Dryge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryge lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Dryge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dryge in 1966 was 85, and 85 in 2000.

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