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Dreaden Family History

Dreaden Surname 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: Dresden, Breeden, Breden, Dryden, Reader, Brenden, Braden, Readel

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Where is the Dreaden family from?

You can see how Dreaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dreaden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dreaden families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dreaden's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dreaden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreaden 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 Dreaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreaden. 38% of Dreaden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dreaden women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Dreaden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Dreaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreaden 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Dreaden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 218 military records available for the last name Dreaden. For the veterans among your Dreaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreaden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dreaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dreaden in 1962 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dreaden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreaden 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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