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Seden Family History

Seden 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: Eden, Soden, Seiden, Selden, Peden, Seder, Sneden, Heiden, Leven

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Where is the Seden family from?

You can see how Seden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Seden families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Seden's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Seden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seden 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 Seden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Seden. 100% of Seden men worked as a Civil Engineer and 100% of Seden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Civil Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Seden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seden 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Seden. 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 240 military records available for the last name Seden. For the veterans among your Seden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seden lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Seden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Seden in 1971 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seden 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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