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Drickson Family History

Drickson 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: Erickson, Rickson, Derickson, Dirickson, Dickson, Brickson, Hickson

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Where is the Drickson family from?

You can see how Drickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drickson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drickson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Drickson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drickson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Drickson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Drickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drickson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Drickson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Drickson. For the veterans among your Drickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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