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Draden Family History

Draden 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: Dryden, Braden, Raden, Graden, Dragon, Drake, Drain, Raven, Rader

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Where is the Draden family from?

You can see how Draden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Draden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Draden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Draden families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Draden's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Draden families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Draden 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 Draden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Draden. 67% of Draden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Draden women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • House Man
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Draden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Draden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Draden 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Draden. 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 113 military records available for the last name Draden. For the veterans among your Draden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Draden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Draden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Draden in 1965 was 73, and 65 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Draden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Draden 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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