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Dirden Family History

Dirden Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Dearden. Compare Derden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dirden family from?

You can see how Dirden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dirden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Dirden families living in Staffordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dirden's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dirden families in 1891.
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What did your Dirden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dirden. 100% of Dirden 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 934 census records available for the last name Dirden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirden 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Dirden. 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 162 military records available for the last name Dirden. For the veterans among your Dirden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirden lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dirden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dirden in 1952 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirden 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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