This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Drislain family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Drislain Family History

Drislain 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: Brislin, Drain, Crispin, Tristan, Diskin, Rivlin, Disla, Brittain

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Drislain family from?

You can see how Drislain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drislain family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Drislain family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Drislain's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drislain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drislain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Drislain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Drislain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drislain census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Drislain

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Drislain. 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.

View all Drislain immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Drislain. For the veterans among your Drislain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Drislain military records

You've only scratched the surface of Drislain family history

Discover More

What is the average Drislain lifespan?

Average Drislain life expectancy in 1987 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drislain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drislain 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Drislain family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial