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 Drsey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Drsey Family History

Drsey 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: Dorsey, Drey, Darsey, Drew, Rey, Drury, Pusey, Dorney, Arney, Durley

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Drsey family from?

You can see how Drsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drsey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Drsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Drsey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drsey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Drsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Drsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drsey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Drsey

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Drsey. 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 Drsey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Drsey. For the veterans among your Drsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Drsey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Drsey family history

Discover More

What is the average Drsey lifespan?

Average Drsey life expectancy in 1978 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drsey 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 Drsey family tree

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