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Dryson Family History

Dryson 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: Bryson, Dyson, Drymon, Dragon, Drayton, Boyson, Dryden, Tyson, Dobson

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Where is the Dryson family from?

You can see how Dryson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dryson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dryson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dryson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dryson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dryson 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 Dryson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dryson. 100% of Dryson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Dryson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryson 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Dryson. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dryson. For the veterans among your Dryson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Dryson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dryson in 1965 was 66, and 63 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dryson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryson 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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