This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dryne family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dryne Family History

Dryne 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: Drone, Drane, Bryne, Doyne, Drye, Rye, Drake, Coyne, Dring, Arne

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dryne family from?

You can see how Dryne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dryne families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dryne families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dryne's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dryne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dryne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dryne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Dryne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dryne

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Dryne. 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.

View all Dryne immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Dryne. For the veterans among your Dryne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dryne military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dryne family history

Discover More

What is the average Dryne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryne 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dryne family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial