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Naden Family History

Naden Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Naden in Spotland (Lancashire). The placename may derive from Old English nafu ‘nave’ perhaps in a topographic sense ‘wheel-shaped hill’.

In this context, the name reflects the geographical features of the area.

The components of the name indicate a connection to the landscape, specifically a valley setting.

This etymology highlights the significance of natural features in the naming of places in England.

Overall, the name Naden encapsulates both geographic and linguistic history.

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


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Where is the Naden family from?

You can see how Naden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 109 Naden families living in Staffordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Naden's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Naden families in 1891.
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What did your Naden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Naden. 28% of Naden men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Naden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naden were Limestone Quarry Barer and Silk Winder.

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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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • Bus Conductor
    11%
  • Limestone Quarry Barer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Silk Winder
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 672 immigration records available for the last name Naden. 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 888 military records available for the last name Naden. For the veterans among your Naden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naden lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Naden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Naden in 1959 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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