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Waden Family History

Waden 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: Wade, Warden, Waren, Laden, Kaden, Walden, Vaden, Naden, Aden, Faden

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Where is the Waden family from?

You can see how Waden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Waden family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waden's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Waden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waden 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 Waden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waden. 39% of Waden men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waden were Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waden 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Waden. 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 555 military records available for the last name Waden. For the veterans among your Waden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waden lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Waden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Waden in 1950 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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