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Jevden Family History

Jevden 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: Jerden, Heiden, Leven, Eden, Hedden, Jessen, Elden, Jelen, Weiden

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Where is the Jevden family from?

You can see how Jevden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jevden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jevden families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jevden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jevden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Jevden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jevden 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jevden. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jevden. For the veterans among your Jevden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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