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Gaiden Family History

Gaiden 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: Gayden, Garden, Gaden, Maiden, Hayden, Heiden, Harden, Carden, Gander

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Where is the Gaiden family from?

You can see how Gaiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaiden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaiden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gaiden families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gaiden's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Gaiden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaiden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Gaiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaiden 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gaiden. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gaiden. For the veterans among your Gaiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaiden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Gaiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gaiden in 1968 was 66, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaiden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaiden 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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