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Yden Family History

Yden 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, Hyden, Iden, Ryden, Oden, Aden, Uden, Yaden, Yen, Yuen

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Where is the Yden family from?

You can see how Yden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Yden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Yden family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yden's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yden families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yden 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Yden. 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 9 military records available for the last name Yden. For the veterans among your Yden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yden lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Yden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yden in 1987 was 89, and 95 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yden 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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