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Larden Family History

Larden Surname Meaning

From Larden Green in Faddiley (Cheshire) which is recorded as Lauurthyn in 1348.

The place-name derives from Old Scandinavian lágr ‘low’ + Old English worðign ‘enclosure’.

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


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You can see how Larden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Larden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Larden families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Larden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Larden families in 1891.
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What did your Larden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Larden. 50% of Larden men worked as a Postman and 79% of Larden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Larden were Window Cleaner and Unpaid House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    50%
  • Window Cleaner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    9%

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Passenger Lists

There are 547 immigration records available for the last name Larden. 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 218 military records available for the last name Larden. For the veterans among your Larden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Larden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Larden in 1968 was 59, and 99 in 2003.

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