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Dreyden Family History

Dreyden 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, Dresden, Dreyer, Ryden, Breeden, Breden, Bryden, Brenden

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Where is the Dreyden family from?

You can see how Dreyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreyden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dreyden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dreyden families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Dreyden's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dreyden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dreyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreyden 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dreyden. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dreyden. For the veterans among your Dreyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreyden lifespan?

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