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Driessen Family History

Driessen Surname Meaning

Dutch Flemish and North German: patronymic formed with sen ‘son’ from the personal name Dries.

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


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Where is the Driessen family from?

You can see how Driessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driessen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Driessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Driessen families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Driessen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Driessen families in 1891.
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What did your Driessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Driessen. 39% of Driessen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Driessen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Driessen were Farm Hand and Waitress.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Driessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driessen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Driessen. 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 560 military records available for the last name Driessen. For the veterans among your Driessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driessen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Driessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Driessen in 1956 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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