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Oyden Family History

Oyden 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: Hyden, Oyen, Ryden, Oden, Olden, Odden, Ogden, Boyden, Lyden, Bowden

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Where is the Oyden family from?

You can see how Oyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oyden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oyden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Oyden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Oyden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Oyden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oyden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oyden. 100% of Oyden 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 388 census records available for the last name Oyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oyden 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Oyden. 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 32 military records available for the last name Oyden. For the veterans among your Oyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oyden lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oyden

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