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Drysder Family History

Drysder 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: Dryer, Dresser, Dryden, Gryder, Ryder, Dresden, Dresner, Dresher

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Where is the Drysder family from?

You can see how Drysder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drysder family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Drysder families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Drysder families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Drysder's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Drysder families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drysder 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 23 census records available for the last name Drysder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drysder 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Drysder. 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 9 military records available for the last name Drysder. For the veterans among your Drysder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drysder lifespan?

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