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Dribley Family History

Dribley 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: Ridley, Sibley, Riley, Wrigley, Daisley, Dilley, Deibler, Grimley

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Where is the Dribley family from?

You can see how Dribley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dribley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dribley family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dribley's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dribley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dribley 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 6 census records available for the last name Dribley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dribley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dribley. 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 Dribley. For the veterans among your Dribley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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