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Anden Family History

Anden 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: Alden, Arden, Ander, Sanden, Annen, Andel, Landen, Aden, Andren

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Where is the Anden family from?

You can see how Anden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Anden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Anden families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Anden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Anden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anden 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 Anden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anden. 50% of Anden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Anden women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Anden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Anden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anden 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 906 immigration records available for the last name Anden. 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 894 military records available for the last name Anden. For the veterans among your Anden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anden lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Anden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Anden in 1969 was 76, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anden 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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