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Dred Family History

Dred 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: Drew, Drey, Red, Drea, Fred, Dore, Rey, Uren, Read, Dodd

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Where is the Dred family from?

You can see how Dred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dred family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Dred family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dred's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dred families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dred 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 Dred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dred. 100% of Dred men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dred women worked as a School Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Dred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dred 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Dred. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dred. For the veterans among your Dred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dred lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Dred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dred in 1962 was 76, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dred

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dred 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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