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Weden Family History

Weden 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, Wedel, Wedin, Weiden, Widen, Weder, Welden, Peden, Werden

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Where is the Weden family from?

You can see how Weden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Weden families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Weden's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Weden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weden 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 Weden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weden. 18% of Weden men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Weden women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weden were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Weden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weden 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Weden. 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 724 military records available for the last name Weden. For the veterans among your Weden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Weden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weden in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weden 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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