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Drisner Family History

Drisner 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: Risner, Dresner, Risher, Reisner, Diener, Beisner, Krasner, Crisler

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Where is the Drisner family from?

You can see how Drisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drisner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Drisner families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Drisner's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Drisner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drisner 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 107 census records available for the last name Drisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drisner 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Drisner. 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 12 military records available for the last name Drisner. For the veterans among your Drisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drisner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Drisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Drisner in 1958 was 46, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drisner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drisner 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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