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Drayden Family History

Drayden 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, Hayden, Draffen, Drayton, Branden, Ryden, Gayden, Bryden

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Where is the Drayden family from?

You can see how Drayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drayden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Drayden families living in Cornwall. This was about 35% of all the recorded Drayden's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Drayden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drayden 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 Drayden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drayden. 50% of Drayden men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Drayden women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drayden were Farmer and 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
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Drayden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Drayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drayden 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Drayden. 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 106 military records available for the last name Drayden. For the veterans among your Drayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drayden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Drayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Drayden in 1965 was 61, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drayden 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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