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Ladden Family History

Ladden Surname 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, Laden, Landen, Madden, Ludden, Padden, Cadden, Layden, Ledden

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Where is the Ladden family from?

You can see how Ladden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ladden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ladden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ladden families living in British Columbia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ladden's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ladden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ladden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ladden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ladden. 32% of Ladden men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Ladden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ladden were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Ladden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ladden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladden 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Ladden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 316 military records available for the last name Ladden. For the veterans among your Ladden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ladden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ladden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ladden in 1961 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ladden 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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