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Ayden Family History

Ayden Surname Meaning

see Aydon.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ayden family from?

You can see how Ayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ayden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Ayden families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ayden's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ayden families in 1911.
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What did your Ayden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Railway Inspector and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ayden. 100% of Ayden men worked as a Retired Railway Inspector and 85% of Ayden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Retired Railway Inspector
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayden 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Ayden. 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 171 military records available for the last name Ayden. For the veterans among your Ayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ayden in 1963 was 85, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayden 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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