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Rarden Family History

Rarden 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: Harden, Carden, Marden, Warden, Arden, Barden, Garden, Raden, Darden

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Where is the Rarden family from?

You can see how Rarden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rarden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rarden families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rarden's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Rarden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rarden 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 Rarden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rarden. 100% of Rarden 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Rarden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarden 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Rarden. 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 284 military records available for the last name Rarden. For the veterans among your Rarden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rarden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rarden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rarden in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rarden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rarden 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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