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Drissdale Family History

Drissdale 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: Dinsdale, Dimsdale, Drysdale, Ragsdale, Croasdale, Hinsdale

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Where is the Drissdale family from?

You can see how Drissdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drissdale family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Drissdale families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drissdale's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Drissdale families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Drissdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drissdale 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Drissdale. 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 1 military records available for the last name Drissdale. For the veterans among your Drissdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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