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Peaden Family History

Peaden Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Padden.

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


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Where is the Peaden family from?

You can see how Peaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peaden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Peaden families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Peaden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Peaden families in 1911.
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What did your Peaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peaden. 31% of Peaden men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Peaden women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peaden were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Peaden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peaden 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Peaden. 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 535 military records available for the last name Peaden. For the veterans among your Peaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peaden lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Peaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Peaden in 1953 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peaden 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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