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Dryda Family History

Dryda 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: Rada, Prada, Roda, Breda, Ryba, Duda, Dryer, Reda, Dada, Dryden

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Where is the Dryda family from?

You can see how Dryda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryda family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dryda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Dryda family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dryda's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dryda families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dryda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Dryda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryda 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dryda. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dryda. For the veterans among your Dryda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryda lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Dryda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dryda in 1991 was 72, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryda 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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