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Drykes Family History

Drykes 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: Dykes, Drakes, Drake, Dyke, Rokes, Dryer, Sykes, Drakos, Dryden

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Where is the Drykes family from?

You can see how Drykes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drykes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Drykes families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Drykes families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drykes's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Drykes families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drykes 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 46 census records available for the last name Drykes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drykes 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Drykes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Drykes. For the veterans among your Drykes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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