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Drish Family History

Drish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Driesch.

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


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Where is the Drish family from?

You can see how Drish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Drish families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Drish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Drish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drish 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 Drish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drish. 31% of Drish men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Drish women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drish were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Waitress
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Drish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Drish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drish 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Drish. 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 307 military records available for the last name Drish. For the veterans among your Drish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Drish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Drish in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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