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Tjaden Family History

Tjaden Surname Meaning

East Frisian and North German: patronymic from the personal name Tjade a short form of an ancient Germanic name formed with the element theud ‘people race’.

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


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Where is the Tjaden family from?

You can see how Tjaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjaden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tjaden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tjaden families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tjaden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tjaden families in 1891.
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What did your Tjaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tjaden. 100% of Tjaden 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Tjaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjaden 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Tjaden. 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 629 military records available for the last name Tjaden. For the veterans among your Tjaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjaden lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tjaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tjaden in 1958 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjaden 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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