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Verden Family History

Verden Surname Meaning

see Verdon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Verden family from?

You can see how Verden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Verden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Verden families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Verden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Verden families in 1891.
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What did your Verden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Verden. 92% of Verden 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Verden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verden 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Verden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Verden. For the veterans among your Verden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Verden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Verden in 1965 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verden 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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