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Driscell Family History

Driscell 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: Driscoll, Driskell, Rishell, Crispell, Griswell, Frissell, Driskel

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Where is the Driscell family from?

You can see how Driscell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driscell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Driscell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Driscell family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Driscell's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Driscell families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driscell 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 196 census records available for the last name Driscell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driscell 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Driscell. 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 29 military records available for the last name Driscell. For the veterans among your Driscell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driscell lifespan?

Average Driscell life expectancy in 1976 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driscell 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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