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Driscold Family History

Driscold 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, Griswold, Briscoe, Prisco, Rispoli, Frisco, Ringold

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Where is the Driscold family from?

You can see how Driscold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driscold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Driscold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Driscold families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Driscold's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Driscold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driscold 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 185 census records available for the last name Driscold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driscold 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Driscold. 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 15 military records available for the last name Driscold. For the veterans among your Driscold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driscold lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Driscold

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