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Inden Family History

Inden Name 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: Linden, Iden, Minden, Winden, Hinden, Sinden, Linde, Eden, Boden

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Where is the Inden family from?

You can see how Inden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inden family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Inden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Inden family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Inden's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Inden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Inden. 34% of Inden men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Family Worker
    23%
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What Inden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Inden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inden 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Inden. 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 121 military records available for the last name Inden. For the veterans among your Inden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Inden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Inden in 1964 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

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