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Dryl Family History

Dryl 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: Drye, Dry, Drew, Rye, Day, Kral, Doll, Dery, Dury, Krol

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Where is the Dryl family from?

You can see how Dryl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dryl family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dryl's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dryl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dryl 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 76 census records available for the last name Dryl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryl 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dryl. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dryl. For the veterans among your Dryl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryl lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Dryl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dryl in 1971 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryl 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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