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Grden Family History

Grden 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: Green, Gruen, Gren, Arden, Gruden, Garden, Groen, Gaden, Groden

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Where is the Grden family from?

You can see how Grden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grden families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Grden family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grden's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grden 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 132 census records available for the last name Grden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grden 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Grden. 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 160 military records available for the last name Grden. For the veterans among your Grden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grden in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grden 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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