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Vidden Family History

Vidden 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: Hidden, Virden, Gidden, Sidden, Linden, Hadden, Hedden, Iden, Glidden

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Where is the Vidden family from?

You can see how Vidden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vidden family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vidden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vidden family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vidden's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vidden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vidden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Vidden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vidden 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vidden. 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 63 military records available for the last name Vidden. For the veterans among your Vidden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vidden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1984, in the United States, Vidden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Vidden in 1957 was 75, and 57 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vidden 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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