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Drislan Family History

Drislan 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: Tristan, Brislin, Disla, Kristan, Crisman, Erisman, Drinan, Crisan

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Where is the Drislan family from?

You can see how Drislan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drislan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drislan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Drislan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drislan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Drislan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Drislan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drislan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Drislan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Drislan. For the veterans among your Drislan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drislan lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Drislan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Drislan in 1984 was 76, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drislan 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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