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Dryfoss Family History

Dryfoss 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: Dross, Dreyfuss, Ross, Cross, Gross, Dreyfus, Dragos, Foss, Bross

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Where is the Dryfoss family from?

You can see how Dryfoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryfoss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dryfoss families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dryfoss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dryfoss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Dryfoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryfoss 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dryfoss. 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 Dryfoss. For the veterans among your Dryfoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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