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Laden Family History

Laden Name Meaning

German: from a shortened form of Ladengast ‘invite the guest’ a nickname for an innkeeper. German: from von der Laden a nickname for a joiner or for the keeper of a shrine or the chest of a guild from Middle Low German lade ‘chest’. English: variant of Latham . Irish: from Ó Loideáin see Lydon .

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


Similar surnames: Lader, Lade, Faden, Loden, Gaden, Naden, Hader, Dade, Laven, Carden

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Where is the Laden family from?

You can see how Laden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Laden families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Laden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laden families in 1840.
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What did your Laden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laden. 13% of Laden men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Laden women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laden were Clerk and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laden. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Laden. For the veterans among your Laden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laden lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Laden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Laden in 1960 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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