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Eaden Family History

Eaden Name Meaning

see Eden .

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


Similar surnames: Eden, Eade, Laden, Kaden, Elden, Vaden, Naden, Aden, Faden, Gaden

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Where is the Eaden family from?

You can see how Eaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Eaden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 28 Eaden families living in Texas. This was about 34% of all the recorded Eaden's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Eaden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eaden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eaden. 27% of Eaden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eaden women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eaden 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 Eaden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 335 military records available for the last name Eaden. For the veterans among your Eaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eaden lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Eaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eaden in 1948 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

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