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Dredding Family History

Dredding 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: Redding, Spedding, Hedding, Breiding, Reading, Dreiling, Breeding

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Where is the Dredding family from?

You can see how Dredding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dredding family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dredding families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dredding's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dredding families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dredding surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Dredding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dredding 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dredding. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dredding. For the veterans among your Dredding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dredding lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Dredding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dredding in 1970 was 68, and 71 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dredding 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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