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Deyden Family History

Deyden 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: Dryden, Leyden, Heyden, Derden, Hayden, Heiden, Eden, Hyden, Dennen

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Where is the Deyden family from?

You can see how Deyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deyden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deyden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 16 Deyden families living in Durham. This was about 94% of all the recorded Deyden's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Deyden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deyden 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 Deyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deyden. 60% of Deyden men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Deyden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Deyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deyden 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Deyden. 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 23 military records available for the last name Deyden. For the veterans among your Deyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deyden lifespan?

Average Deyden life expectancy in 1998 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deyden 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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