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Drysch Family History

Drysch 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: Dresch, Rasch, Dorsch, Dusch, Drach, Frisch, Frosch, Kresch, Dausch

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Where is the Drysch family from?

You can see how Drysch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drysch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Drysch families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Drysch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drysch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drysch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Drysch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drysch. 50% of Drysch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Drysch women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Drysch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Drysch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drysch 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Drysch. 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 67 military records available for the last name Drysch. For the veterans among your Drysch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drysch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Drysch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Drysch in 1967 was 70, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drysch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drysch 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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