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Drislane Family History

Drislane 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: Brisbane, Tristan, Brislin, Spillane, Island, Delane, Disla, Ristine

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Where is the Drislane family from?

You can see how Drislane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drislane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Drislane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Drislane families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Drislane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Drislane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drislane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drislane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Counter Hand was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Drislane. 100% of Drislane women worked as a Counter Hand. .

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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

  • Counter Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Drislane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drislane 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Drislane. 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 141 military records available for the last name Drislane. For the veterans among your Drislane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drislane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Drislane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Drislane in 1962 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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