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Naden Family History

Naden Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Naden in Spotland (Lancashire). The placename may derive from Old English nafu ‘nave’ perhaps in a topographic sense ‘wheel-shaped hill’ + denu ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Raden, Nader, Aden, Maren, Nadon, Kaden, Faden, Nadel, Elden, Boden

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Where is the Naden family from?

You can see how Naden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Naden family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Naden's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Naden families in 1840.
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What did your Naden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Naden. 25% of Naden men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Naden women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Naden were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 672 immigration records available for the last name Naden. 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 888 military records available for the last name Naden. For the veterans among your Naden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naden lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Naden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Naden in 1959 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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