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Drisdelle Family History

Drisdelle 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: Driskell, Rishell, Driscoll, Riddell, Fridell, Briddell, Crispell

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Where is the Drisdelle family from?

You can see how Drisdelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drisdelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Drisdelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 55 Drisdelle families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Drisdelle's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Drisdelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drisdelle 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 Drisdelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drisdelle. 43% of Drisdelle men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Cultivator
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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What Drisdelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Drisdelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drisdelle 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Drisdelle. 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 5 military records available for the last name Drisdelle. For the veterans among your Drisdelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drisdelle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1993, in the United States, Drisdelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Drisdelle in 1955 was 45, and 84 in 1993.

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