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Dredden Family History

Dredden Name 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: Redden, Dresden, Hedden, Breeden, Redder, Breden, Dryden, Shedden

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Where is the Dredden family from?

You can see how Dredden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dredden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dredden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dredden families living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dredden's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Dredden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dredden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dredden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dredden. 100% of Dredden men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Dredden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dredden 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dredden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Dredden. For the veterans among your Dredden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dredden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dredden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dredden in 1967 was 47, and 55 in 2003.

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