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Dirskell Family History

Dirskell Name 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: Miskell, Driskell, Isbell, Bissell, Rishell, Distel, Darnell

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Where is the Dirskell family from?

You can see how Dirskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirskell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dirskell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dirskell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dirskell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirskell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dirskell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dirskell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Dirskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirskell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dirskell. 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 Dirskell. For the veterans among your Dirskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirskell lifespan?

Average Dirskell life expectancy in 1963 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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