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Virden Family History

Virden Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Verdun.

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


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Where is the Virden family from?

You can see how Virden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Virden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Virden families living in Middlesex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Virden's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Virden families in 1891.
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What did your Virden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Virden. 100% of Virden 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Virden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virden 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Virden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Virden. For the veterans among your Virden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Virden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Virden in 1954 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virden 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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