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Drydon Family History

Drydon Surname Meaning

see Dryden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Drydon family from?

You can see how Drydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Drydon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Drydon families living in Durham. This was about 48% of all the recorded Drydon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Drydon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drydon 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 Drydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Drydon. 100% of Drydon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Drydon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Drydon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Drydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drydon 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Drydon. 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 54 military records available for the last name Drydon. For the veterans among your Drydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drydon lifespan?

Average Drydon life expectancy in 1969 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drydon 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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