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Verden Family History

Verden Name Meaning

see Verdon .

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


Similar surnames: Verdun, Verde, Verdin, Verdon, Werden, Derden, Virden, Jerden, Varden

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Where is the Verden family from?

You can see how Verden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Verden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Verden families living in Virginia. This was about 22% of all the recorded Verden's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Verden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Verden. 34% of Verden men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Verden women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Verden were Labor and Servant. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Servant
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Verden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verden 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Verden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Verden. For the veterans among your Verden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Verden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Verden in 1965 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

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