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Origins of the Arden surname

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Where do most Ardens live?

In 1921, most Ardens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ardens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,430 records for the Arden surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Ardens most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Arden first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Ardens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ardens in 1921
Living On Own Means

26

Cotton Weaver

25

Dressmaker

20

Laundress

19

Widow

17

Common Male occupations for Ardens in 1921
Farmer

70

Coal Miner

35

Agricultural Labourer

31

Butcher

24

Farmers Son

21

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