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Paden Family History

Paden Surname Meaning

Irish: Scottish form of Irish Padden.

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


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Where is the Paden family from?

You can see how Paden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Paden families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Paden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Paden families in 1891.
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What did your Paden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paden. 100% of Paden 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 18,000 census records available for the last name Paden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paden. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Paden. For the veterans among your Paden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paden lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Paden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paden in 1944 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paden 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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