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Caiden Family History

Caiden 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: Carden, Camden, Maiden, Caden, Cadden, Hayden, Heiden, Cowden, Cain

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Where is the Caiden family from?

You can see how Caiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caiden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caiden families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Caiden families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Caiden's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Caiden families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caiden 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 359 census records available for the last name Caiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caiden 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Caiden. 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 19 military records available for the last name Caiden. For the veterans among your Caiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caiden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caiden 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caiden

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