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Hreed Family History

Hreed 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: Creed, Breed, Freed, Reed, Green, Read, Hees, Creek, Speed, Freer

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Where is the Hreed family from?

You can see how Hreed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hreed family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Hreed family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hreed's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hreed families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hreed 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 30 census records available for the last name Hreed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hreed 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hreed. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hreed. For the veterans among your Hreed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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