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Padien Family History

Padien 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: Padin, Paden, Padden, Marien, Hadden, Palin, Papin, Palen, Badie

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Where is the Padien family from?

You can see how Padien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padien family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Padien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Padien families living in Rhode Island. This was about 68% of all the recorded Padien's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Padien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Padien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Padien. 60% of Padien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Padien women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    60%
  • Core Maker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Padien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padien 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Padien. 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 53 military records available for the last name Padien. For the veterans among your Padien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Padien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Padien in 1963 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

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