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Peeden Family History

Peeden 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: Peaden, Peedin, Peden, Weeden, Heiden, Eden, Hedden, Pender, Keeven

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Where is the Peeden family from?

You can see how Peeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peeden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Peeden families living in Kent. This was about 76% of all the recorded Peeden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Peeden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peeden 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 Peeden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peeden. 37% of Peeden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peeden women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Peeden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeden 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Peeden. 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 388 military records available for the last name Peeden. For the veterans among your Peeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peeden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peeden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Peeden in 1964 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peeden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peeden 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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