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Peyden Family History

Peyden 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: Peaden, Leyden, Heyden, Peden, Hayden, Heiden, Eden, Hyden, Hedden

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Where is the Peyden family from?

You can see how Peyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peyden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Peyden families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Peyden families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peyden's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Peyden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Peyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peyden 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Peyden. 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 14 military records available for the last name Peyden. For the veterans among your Peyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peyden 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peyden

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