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Drysel Family History

Drysel 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: Dresel, Dryer, Brasel, Dryden, Diesel, Dressel, Dusel, Dresen, Rosel

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Where is the Drysel family from?

You can see how Drysel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drysel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Drysel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drysel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drysel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drysel 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 Drysel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Molder
    100%

What Drysel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Drysel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drysel 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 Drysel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Drysel. For the veterans among your Drysel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drysel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Drysel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Drysel in 1973 was 51, and 78 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drysel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drysel 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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