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Peden Family History

Peden Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: from a Gaelic pet form of Patrick. Compare Paden and Padden.

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


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Where is the Peden family from?

You can see how Peden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Peden families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Peden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Peden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peden 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 Peden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peden. 86% of Peden 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
    86%
  • Household Duties
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    4%

What Peden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Peden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peden 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Peden. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Peden. For the veterans among your Peden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peden lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Peden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peden in 1953 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peden 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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