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Drysdle Family History

Drysdle 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: Drysdale, Grindle, Dressler, Trundle, Brindle, Droste, Doyle, Trindle

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Where is the Drysdle family from?

You can see how Drysdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drysdle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Drysdle families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Drysdle families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Drysdle's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Drysdle families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Drysdle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drysdle 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Drysdle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Drysdle. For the veterans among your Drysdle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drysdle lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drysdle 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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