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Early Origins of the Naden family

The surname Naden was first found in Bohemia, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into numerous houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Cunrad Nadler of Eger, Bohemia, in 1320, and Wenczel Nodler of Olmuetz, Moravia, in 1384. Over time, various suffixes were attached to the name among various branches of the family, thus the name "Nadelcziher" appears in chronicles of the Bohemian town Iglau in 1396. The Silesian variation "Noldner" first appears in chronicles of Liegnitz in 1566, which speak of a Thomas e. Noldner.

Early History of the Naden family

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Naden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nader, Nadel, Nadler, Naeder, Naedele, Naedler, Naedeler, Neder, Nedel, Naedel, Nedele, Nadere, Nadele, Naedere, Nedere, Nade, Nadl, Nadle, Naedl, Nadlere, Naede, Nede, Noldner (Silesia), Noeldner (Silesia), Noellner (Silesia), Nedler, Nedeler and many more.

Early Notables of the Naden family

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Australia Naden migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Naden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Benjamin Naden, English convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Egyptian" on 5th April 1839, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1

New Zealand Naden migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Naden Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Greatex Naden, aged 38, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Dunedin" in 1875 2
  • Clara Naden, aged 38, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Dunedin" in 1875 2
  • Elizabeth Naden, aged 17, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Dunedin" in 1875 2
  • Louisa Naden, aged 16, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Dunedin" in 1875 2
  • Emma Naden, aged 14, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Dunedin" in 1875 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Naden (post 1700) +

  • Robert W. Naden, American politician, Speaker of the Iowa State House of Representatives, 1963-64
  • James Rupert Naden (1889-1963), English cricketer who played two first-class games for Worcestershire in midsummer 1922
  • George Ratcliffe Naden (1865-1953), English-born, Canadian financial and insurance agent and politician who represented Greenwood in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1907 to 1909
  • Gavan Naden, English award winning journalist and author
  • Constance Caroline Woodhill Naden (1858-1889), English writer, poet and philosopher


  1. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 26th January 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/egyptian
  2. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 9th November 2011). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html


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