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Berden Family History

Berden Surname Meaning

variant of Bardon or Barden.

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


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Where is the Berden family from?

You can see how Berden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Berden families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Berden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Berden families in 1891.
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What did your Berden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berden. 100% of Berden 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Berden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berden 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Berden. 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 357 military records available for the last name Berden. For the veterans among your Berden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berden lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Berden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Berden in 1950 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berden 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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