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Lorden Family History

Lorden Name Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Lordan .

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


Similar surnames: Jorden, Loren, Lowden, Virden, Linden, Roden, Nordan, Norden, Worden

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Where is the Lorden family from?

You can see how Lorden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lorden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lorden family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lorden's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Lorden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lorden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorden. 17% of Lorden men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Lorden women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorden were Clerk and Salesgirl. .

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    11%
  • Student Nurse
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Salesgirl
    6%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lorden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorden 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Lorden. 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 696 military records available for the last name Lorden. For the veterans among your Lorden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorden lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lorden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lorden in 1948 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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