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Dreadon Family History

Dreadon 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: Dragon, Deacon, Creedon, Dedon, Greason, Rendon, Yeadon, Dresden

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Where is the Dreadon family from?

You can see how Dreadon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreadon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dreadon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dreadon families living in Devon. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dreadon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dreadon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dreadon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreadon 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dreadon. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dreadon. For the veterans among your Dreadon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreadon lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Dreadon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dreadon in 1983 was 74, and 36 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreadon 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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