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Drepdale Family History

Drepdale 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: Iredale, Drysdale, Arendale, Dinsdale, Dugdale, Depace, Teesdale

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Where is the Drepdale family from?

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

There are 45 census records available for the last name Drepdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drepdale 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Drepdale. 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 Drepdale. For the veterans among your Drepdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drepdale lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drepdale 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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