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Kaden Family History

Kaden Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Kaaden (Czech Kadaň) in North Bohemia or any of several other places called Kaden examples of which are found in Schleswig-Holstein Brandenburg and Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


Similar surnames: Kade, Kamen, Kader, Naden, Kalen, Aden, Raden, Gaden, Kadel, Katen

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Where is the Kaden family from?

You can see how Kaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kaden families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaden's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kaden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaden. 18% of Kaden men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kaden women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaden were Painter and House Keeper. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • House Keeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaden 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 936 immigration records available for the last name Kaden. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kaden. For the veterans among your Kaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaden lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kaden in 1958 was 35, and 86 in 2004.

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