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Driscol Family History

Driscol Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Driscoll.

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


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Where is the Driscol family from?

You can see how Driscol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driscol family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Driscol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Driscol families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Driscol's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Driscol families in 1891.
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What did your Driscol ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Driscol. 100% of Driscol women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Driscol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driscol 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 Driscol. 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 785 military records available for the last name Driscol. For the veterans among your Driscol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driscol lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Driscol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Driscol in 1961 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Driscol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driscol 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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