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Driss Family History

Driss 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: Drass, Riss, Diss, Drish, Dress, Dross, Deiss, Kriss, Dries, Criss

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Where is the Driss family from?

You can see how Driss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Driss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Driss family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Driss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Driss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Driss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Driss. 100% of Driss 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 199 census records available for the last name Driss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driss 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Driss. 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 40 military records available for the last name Driss. For the veterans among your Driss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driss lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Driss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Driss in 1968 was 89, and 80 in 2004.

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