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Dryce Family History

Dryce 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: Bryce, Pryce, Druce, Ryce, Drace, Dyce, Drye, Rye, Boyce, Drake

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Where is the Dryce family from?

You can see how Dryce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryce family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dryce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dryce family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dryce's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dryce families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dryce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Dryce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryce 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dryce. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dryce. For the veterans among your Dryce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryce lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryce 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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