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Dryde Family History

Dryde 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, Drude, Pryde, Bryde, Drye, Rye, Rode, Hyde, Drake, Dyke

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Where is the Dryde family from?

You can see how Dryde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dryde family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Dryde families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dryde family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dryde's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dryde families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dryde 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 42 census records available for the last name Dryde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dryde 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dryde. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dryde. For the veterans among your Dryde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dryde lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dryde 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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