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Dryselt Family History

Dryselt 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, Dysert, Rosell, Dessert, Dryer, Drust, Drost, Rydell, Brasel

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Where is the Dryselt family from?

You can see how Dryselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryselt family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Dryselt families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dryselt's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Dryselt families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Dryselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryselt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dryselt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dryselt. For the veterans among your Dryselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryselt lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1985, in the United States, Dryselt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dryselt in 1983 was 85, and 84 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryselt 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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