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Brden Family History

Brden 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: Boden, Burden, Arden, Bruen, Breden, Bryden, Braden, Barden, Borden

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Where is the Brden family from?

You can see how Brden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Brden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Brden families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brden's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Brden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brden 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 117 census records available for the last name Brden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brden 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brden. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brden. For the veterans among your Brden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brden 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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