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Phyden Family History

Phyden 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, Hayden, Hyde, Ryden, Gayden, Bryden, Dryden, Paden, Phalen

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Where is the Phyden family from?

You can see how Phyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phyden family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Phyden families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phyden's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Phyden families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Phyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phyden 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 immigration records available for the last name Phyden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phyden. For the veterans among your Phyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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