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Draddy Family History

Draddy 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: Braddy, Graddy, Drawdy, Droddy, Priddy, Reddy, Draudt, Dray, Radde

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Where is the Draddy family from?

You can see how Draddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draddy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Draddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Draddy families living in Northumberland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Draddy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Draddy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draddy 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 Draddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Draddy. 100% of Draddy men worked as a Plasterer and 58% of Draddy women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

What Draddy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Draddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draddy 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Draddy. 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 323 military records available for the last name Draddy. For the veterans among your Draddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draddy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Draddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Draddy in 1965 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draddy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draddy 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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