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Dris Family History

Dris 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: Idris, Duris, Doris, Drish, Ris, Duis, Oris, Aris, Deis, Dreis

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Where is the Dris family from?

You can see how Dris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dris families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dris 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 248 census records available for the last name Dris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dris 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Dris. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dris. For the veterans among your Dris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dris lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dris in 1970 was 86, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dris 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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