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Driskell Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Driscoll .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Driskill, Driskel, Drisko, Frissell, Crispell, Drill, Briskey

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Where is the Driskell family from?

You can see how Driskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Driskell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Driskell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Driskell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Driskell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Driskell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Driskell 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 Driskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Driskell. 33% of Driskell men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Driskell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Driskell were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Driskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Driskell 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Driskell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Driskell. For the veterans among your Driskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Driskell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Driskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Driskell in 1951 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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