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Drier Family History

Drier Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Dreyer .

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


Similar surnames: Dreier, Dryer, Guier, Brier, Dier, Prier, Dries, Rizer, Criner

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Where is the Drier family from?

You can see how Drier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Drier families living in New Brunswick. This was about 41% of all the recorded Drier's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Drier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Drier. 50% of Drier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Drier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drier 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Drier. 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 722 military records available for the last name Drier. For the veterans among your Drier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drier lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Drier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Drier in 1943 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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