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Vidan Family History

Vidan 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: Vida, Vidal, Vidas, Vian, Ida, Vadas, Vilar, Vila, Madan, Vilas

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Where is the Vidan family from?

You can see how Vidan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vidan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vidan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vidan families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Vidan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vidan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vidan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vidan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Vidan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vidan 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Vidan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Vidan. For the veterans among your Vidan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vidan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Vidan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vidan in 1971 was 56, and 66 in 2001.

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