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Driesen Family History

Driesen Surname Meaning

Dutch Flemish and North German: variant of Driessen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Driesen family from?

You can see how Driesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driesen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Driesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Driesen families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Driesen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Driesen families in 1891.
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What did your Driesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Driesen. 100% of Driesen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Driesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Driesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driesen 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Driesen. 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 994 military records available for the last name Driesen. For the veterans among your Driesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driesen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Driesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Driesen in 1959 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driesen 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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