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Sadden Family History

Sadden 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: Hadden, Scadden, Sanden, Madden, Padden, Cadden, Fadden, Radden

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Where is the Sadden family from?

You can see how Sadden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sadden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sadden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 16 Sadden families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sadden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sadden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sadden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sadden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sadden. 29% of Sadden men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sadden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sadden were Deck Hand and Agric Wkr. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Deck Hand
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Agric Wkr
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sadden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sadden 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Sadden. 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 119 military records available for the last name Sadden. For the veterans among your Sadden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sadden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sadden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sadden in 1964 was 90, and 79 in 2003.

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