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Perden Family History

Perden 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, Peden, Werden, Derden, Parden, Perren, Jerden, Perdew, Heiden

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Where is the Perden family from?

You can see how Perden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Perden families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Perden's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Perden families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perden 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 Perden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perden. 43% of Perden men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Perden women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perden were Electrician and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Perden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perden 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Perden. 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 145 military records available for the last name Perden. For the veterans among your Perden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Perden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Perden in 1962 was 69, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perden 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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