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Drybourgh Family History

Drybourgh 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: Dryburgh, Laybourn, Brough, Drought, Nyborg, Bough, Arbaugh, Arbour

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Where is the Drybourgh family from?

You can see how Drybourgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drybourgh family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Drybourgh families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Drybourgh families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Drybourgh's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Drybourgh families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drybourgh 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 33 census records available for the last name Drybourgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drybourgh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Drybourgh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Drybourgh. For the veterans among your Drybourgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drybourgh lifespan?

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