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Drimel Family History

Drimel 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: Rimel, Deimel, Grime, Prime, Briel, Ramel, Bramel, Ermel, Demel

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Where is the Drimel family from?

You can see how Drimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drimel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drimel family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Drimel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Drimel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drimel 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 Drimel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drimel. 67% of Drimel men 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 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Drimel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Drimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drimel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Drimel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Drimel. For the veterans among your Drimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drimel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Drimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Drimel in 1967 was 66, and 25 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drimel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drimel 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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