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Veden Family History

Veden 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: Eden, Vaden, Veen, Peden, Heiden, Leven, Boden, Reder, Hyden, Edel

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Where is the Veden family from?

You can see how Veden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Veden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Veden families living in Minnesota. This was about 91% of all the recorded Veden's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Veden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veden. 59% of Veden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Veden women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    59%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Veden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Veden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veden 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Veden. 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 88 military records available for the last name Veden. For the veterans among your Veden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Veden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Veden in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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