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Drydall Family History

Drydall 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: Dowdall, Ryall, Rydell, Drysdale, Ridall, Kendall, Tindall, Sandall

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Where is the Drydall family from?

You can see how Drydall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drydall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Drydall families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Drydall family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Drydall's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Drydall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Drydall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drydall 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Drydall. 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 Drydall. For the veterans among your Drydall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drydall

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