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Clyden Family History

Clyden 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: Clyde, Lyden, Hayden, Cowden, Carden, Hyden, Lyde, Alden, Clyne

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Where is the Clyden family from?

You can see how Clyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clyden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clyden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Clyden families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Clyden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Clyden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clyden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ditcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clyden. 100% of Clyden men worked as a Ditcher. .

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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

  • Ditcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Clyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clyden 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Clyden. 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 7 military records available for the last name Clyden. For the veterans among your Clyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clyden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Clyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Clyden in 1963 was 71, and 58 in 1987.

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