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Driedger Family History

Driedger 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: Krieger, Draeger, Rieder, Dredge, Frieder, Rieger, Grieger, Friedler

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Where is the Driedger family from?

You can see how Driedger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driedger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Driedger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Driedger families living in Manitoba. This was about 65% of all the recorded Driedger's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Driedger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driedger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Driedger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Driedger. 76% of Driedger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Driedger women worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    76%
  • Mothers Farm
    7%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Farmers Son
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Driedger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Driedger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driedger 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Driedger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Driedger. For the veterans among your Driedger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driedger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Driedger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Driedger in 1964 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Driedger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driedger 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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