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Loden Name Meaning

Dutch: from the Middle Dutch personal name Lodin, a pet form of Lodewijk, Dutch form of Ludwig. Swedish (Lodén): ornamental name composed of an unidentified first element + the adjectival suffix -én, from Latin -enius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Loren, Boden, Roden, Oden, Liden, Floden, Moden, Norden, Lodes, Luten

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Loden Family Origin

Where is the Loden family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Loden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loden families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Loden families living in Alabama. This was about 54% of all the recorded Loden's in the USA. Alabama had the highest population of Loden families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Loden Family Occupations

    What did your Loden ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Loden occupation in the USA was Farmer. 47% of Loden's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Loden. A less common occupation for the Loden family was Laborer.

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    • Farmer

      47%

    • Keeping House

      9%

    • Carpenter

      6%

    • Laborer

      4%

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

    Loden Historical Records

    What Loden family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Loden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Loden. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Loden. For the veterans among your Loden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Loden Life Expectancy

    What is the average Loden lifespan?

    Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Loden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Loden in 1952 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Loden

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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