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Lewden Family History

Lewden 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: Leyden, Lowden, Ledden, Bowden, Heiden, Cowden, Leven, Eden, Leader

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Where is the Lewden family from?

You can see how Lewden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lewden families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Lewden families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lewden's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Lewden families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewden 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 86 census records available for the last name Lewden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewden 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lewden. 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 9 military records available for the last name Lewden. For the veterans among your Lewden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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