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Aiden Family History

Aiden 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: Alden, Iden, Arden, Aden, Widen, Maiden, Aide, Liden, Eiden, Aiken

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Where is the Aiden family from?

You can see how Aiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aiden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aiden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Aiden families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Aiden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Aiden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aiden 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 Aiden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aiden. 100% of Aiden men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Aiden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Aiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aiden 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Aiden. 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 88 military records available for the last name Aiden. For the veterans among your Aiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aiden lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Aiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Aiden in 1969 was 58, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aiden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aiden 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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