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Saden Family History

Saden 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: Soden, Sanden, Laden, Kaden, Sadek, Sader, Vaden, Naden, Sade, Aden

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Where is the Saden family from?

You can see how Saden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Saden family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saden's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Saden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saden. 24% of Saden men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Saden women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saden were Mechanic and Housemaid. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Helper
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Dancer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housemaid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Saden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saden 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Saden. 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 237 military records available for the last name Saden. For the veterans among your Saden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Saden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Saden in 1968 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

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