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Drigel Family History

Drigel 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: Rigel, Briel, Rogel, Ringel, Riegel, Feigel, Igel, Orgel, Dagel

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Where is the Drigel family from?

You can see how Drigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drigel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Drigel families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Drigel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Drigel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drigel 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 70 census records available for the last name Drigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drigel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Drigel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Drigel. For the veterans among your Drigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drigel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Drigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Drigel in 1977 was 92, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drigel 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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