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Dryke Family History

Dryke 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: Drake, Dyke, Drye, Droke, Rye, Duke, Brake, Rake, Drone, Doyle

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Where is the Dryke family from?

You can see how Dryke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dryke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dryke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dryke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dryke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dryke 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 Dryke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dryke. 100% of Dryke men worked as a Plumber.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    100%

What Dryke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Dryke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryke 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dryke. 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 84 military records available for the last name Dryke. For the veterans among your Dryke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dryke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dryke in 1968 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dryke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryke 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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