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Paderson Family History

Paderson 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: Paterson, Pederson, Anderson, Parson, Enderson, Person, Peterson

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Where is the Paderson family from?

You can see how Paderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paderson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Paderson families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paderson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Paderson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paderson. 34% of Paderson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Paderson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paderson were Farming and Housework. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Paderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paderson 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Paderson. 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 55 military records available for the last name Paderson. For the veterans among your Paderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paderson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Paderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Paderson in 1965 was 73, and 86 in 2002.

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