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Driskell Family History

Driskell Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Driscoll.

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


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Where is the Driskell family from?

You can see how Driskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Driskell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Driskell families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Driskell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Driskell families in 1891.
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What did your Driskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Driskell. 86% of Driskell 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
    86%
  • Shorthand Typist
    15%

What Driskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Driskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driskell 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Driskell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Driskell. For the veterans among your Driskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driskell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Driskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Driskell in 1951 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Driskell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Driskell 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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