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Cryden Family History

Cryden 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: Ryden, Bryden, Dryden, Cruden, Cryder, Hayden, Cowden, Carden, Hyden

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Where is the Cryden family from?

You can see how Cryden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cryden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cryden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cryden families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cryden's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cryden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cryden 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 116 census records available for the last name Cryden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cryden 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cryden. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cryden. For the veterans among your Cryden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cryden lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Cryden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cryden in 1970 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cryden 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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