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Doeden Family History

Doeden Surname Meaning

German (Döden):: variant of Duden. variant of Doede

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doeden family from?

You can see how Doeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doeden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doeden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Doeden families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Doeden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Doeden families in 1891.
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What did your Doeden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doeden. 73% of Doeden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Doeden women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    73%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farming
    10%
  • 0
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Doeden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doeden 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Doeden. 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 381 military records available for the last name Doeden. For the veterans among your Doeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doeden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Doeden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Doeden in 1957 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doeden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doeden 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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