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Vaden Family History

Vaden Name Meaning

English: unexplained. In some cases possibly also Swedish (Vadén): ornamental topographic or a habitational name from the (placename) element vad ‘ford’ + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.

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


Similar surnames: Loden, Boden, Gaden, Olden, Carden, Valen, Yaden, Dade, Sader, Vangen

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Where is the Vaden family from?

You can see how Vaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Vaden families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vaden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vaden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaden. 30% of Vaden men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Vaden women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaden were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Vaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaden 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Vaden. 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 Vaden. For the veterans among your Vaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaden lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Vaden in 1952 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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