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Dresdale Family History

Dresdale 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, Dinsdale, Iredale, Teesdale, Dimsdale, Arendale, Truesdale

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Where is the Dresdale family from?

You can see how Dresdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresdale family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dresdale families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Dresdale families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dresdale's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dresdale families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dresdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Dresdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresdale 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 Dresdale. 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 Dresdale. For the veterans among your Dresdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresdale lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Dresdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dresdale in 1971 was 65, and 31 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dresdale 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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