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Dreden Family History

Dreden 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: Breden, Dryden, Dresden, Dresen, Doeden, Green, Dreyer, Eden, Reder

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Where is the Dreden family from?

You can see how Dreden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dreden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dreden families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dreden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreden 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 Dreden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dreden. 100% of Dreden men 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
    100%

What Dreden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Dreden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreden 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dreden. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dreden. For the veterans among your Dreden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreden lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Dreden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dreden in 1974 was 63, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreden 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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