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Vaiden Family History

Vaiden 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: Vaden, Maiden, Varden, Hayden, Heiden, Harden, Carden, Marden, Valdes

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Where is the Vaiden family from?

You can see how Vaiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaiden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaiden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Vaiden families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vaiden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vaiden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaiden 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 Vaiden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaiden. 15% of Vaiden men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Vaiden women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaiden were Bookkeeper and Secretary.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • School Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Vaiden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vaiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaiden 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Vaiden. 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 575 military records available for the last name Vaiden. For the veterans among your Vaiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaiden lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Vaiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vaiden in 1951 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaiden 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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