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Dryman Family History

Dryman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dreymann: habitational name for someone from Dreyen near Herford or Dreye near Bremen. Compare Drymon.

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


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Where is the Dryman family from?

You can see how Dryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dryman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Dryman families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Dryman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dryman families in 1911.
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What did your Dryman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dryman. 100% of Dryman women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryman 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Dryman. 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 418 military records available for the last name Dryman. For the veterans among your Dryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dryman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dryman in 1961 was 42, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryman 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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