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Bardens Family History

Bardens Surname Meaning

variant of Barden with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Bardens family from?

You can see how Bardens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bardens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bardens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Bardens families living in Devon. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bardens's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bardens families in 1891.
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What did your Bardens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bardens. 100% of Bardens men worked as a Fisherman and 87% of Bardens 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

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bardens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bardens 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Bardens. 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 189 military records available for the last name Bardens. For the veterans among your Bardens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bardens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bardens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bardens in 1964 was 78, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bardens 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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