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Parden Family History

Parden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pardon.

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


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Where is the Parden family from?

You can see how Parden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Parden families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Parden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parden families in 1911.
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What did your Parden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parden. 33% of Parden men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Parden women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parden were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Parden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parden 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Parden. 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 483 military records available for the last name Parden. For the veterans among your Parden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parden lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Parden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Parden in 1960 was 40, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parden 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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