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Dnyden Family History

Dnyden Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dryden, Hayden, Hyden, Ryden, Gayden, Nylen, Bryden, Dowden, Naden

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Where is the Dnyden family from?

You can see how Dnyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dnyden family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Dnyden families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dnyden's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dnyden families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Dnyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dnyden 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dnyden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1 military records available for the last name Dnyden. For the veterans among your Dnyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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