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Drylie Family History

Drylie Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Drylaw in Midlothian.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Drylie family from?

You can see how Drylie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drylie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drylie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 28 Drylie families living in Fife. This was about 57% of all the recorded Drylie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Drylie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drylie 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 Drylie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drylie. 63% of Drylie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drylie women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Drylie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drylie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drylie 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Drylie. 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 366 military records available for the last name Drylie. For the veterans among your Drylie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drylie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Drylie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Drylie in 1953 was 42, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drylie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drylie 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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