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Dresden Family History

Dresden Surname Meaning

German Scandinavian and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Dresden in Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dresden family from?

You can see how Dresden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dresden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dresden families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Dresden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dresden families in 1891.
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What did your Dresden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dresden. 100% of Dresden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dresden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresden 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Dresden. 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 24,000 military records available for the last name Dresden. For the veterans among your Dresden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresden lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dresden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dresden in 1956 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dresden 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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