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Pedin Family History

Pedin 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: Pepin, Hedin, Wedin, Padin, Ledin, Perin, Peedin, Peden, Medin, Edin

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Where is the Pedin family from?

You can see how Pedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pedin families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pedin's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Pedin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pedin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pedin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Pedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedin 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Pedin. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pedin. For the veterans among your Pedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Pedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pedin in 1972 was 47, and 84 in 1984.

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