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Farden Family History

Farden Name Meaning

see Farndon .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Harden, Carden, Farren, Marden, Warden, Arden, Faden, Barden, Garden

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Where is the Farden family from?

You can see how Farden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Farden families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Farden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Farden families in 1891.
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What did your Farden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farden. 100% of Farden 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 Farden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farden 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Farden. 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 325 military records available for the last name Farden. For the veterans among your Farden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Farden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Farden in 1961 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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