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Kayden Family History

Kayden 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: Hayden, Gayden, Kaden, Kaysen, Layden, Mayden, Kader, Harden, Carden

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Where is the Kayden family from?

You can see how Kayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kayden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kayden families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kayden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kayden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayden 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 Kayden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kayden. 45% of Kayden men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Molder
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

What Kayden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Kayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayden 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Kayden. 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 190 military records available for the last name Kayden. For the veterans among your Kayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kayden in 1964 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kayden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayden 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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