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Driffiel Family History

Driffiel 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: Riffel, Griffel, Druffel, Griffie, Griffin, Draffen, Raffel, Griffith

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Where is the Driffiel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driffiel 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 Driffiel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Driffiel 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 Driffiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driffiel 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 Driffiel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Driffiel. For the veterans among your Driffiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driffiel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Driffiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Driffiel in 1974 was 70, and 70 in 1978.

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