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Peden History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

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Early Origins of the Peden family

The surname Peden was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Peden family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Peden research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1680 is included under the topic Early Peden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Peden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pede, Peder, Peders, Pedersen, Pederstorf, Pedolin, Peden, Pedern, Pedaert and many more.

Early Notables of the Peden family

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Peden Ranking

In the United States, the name Peden is the 6,022^nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Peden migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Peden Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Eliz'th Peden, who arrived in South Carolina in 1772
Alex'r Peden, who arrived in South Carolina in 1772
Alexander Peden, who arrived in South Carolina in 1772 2
David Peden, who landed in South Carolina in 1772 2
Janet Peden, who landed in South Carolina in 1772 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Peden Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

David Peden, who settled in Baltimore sometime between 1802 and 1828
Edward Peden, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1808 2
James Peden, who settled in New York, NY in 1816
Robert Peden, who arrived in America in 1840 2
Thomas Peden, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1860 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Peden migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Peden Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Adam G. Peden, who settled in Ontario in 1871

Peden Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Alexander Peden, who settled in Montreal in 1910

Peden migration to Australia +

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

Peden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

David Peden, a weaver, who arrived in New South Wales, Australia sometime between 1825 and 1832
Mr. Robert Peden, Scottish convict who was convicted in Ayr, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Fairlie" on 14th October 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3

Peden 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:

Peden Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. William Peden, British settler travelling from London, UK with 1 child aboard the ship "Assaye" arriving in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand on 26th December 1874 4
Mr. Peter Peden, (b. 1950), aged 26, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Pomona" arriving in Bluff, Southland, South Island, New Zealand on 14th April 1876 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Peden (post 1700) +

Preston Elmer Peden (1914-1985), U.S. Representative from Oklahoma
Leslie Earl Peden (1923-2002), American Major League Baseball catcher
Technician Fifth Grade Forrest E Peden (d. 1945), American soldier awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1945
W. Chris Peden, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008 6
Robert J. Peden, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Texas, 2000 6
Preston Elmer Peden (1914-1985), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from Oklahoma 7th District, 1947-49 6
Katherine Peden, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1964; Candidate for U.S. Senator from Kentucky, 1968 6
Allen V. Peden, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 8th District, 1933 6
Flight Lieutenant David Murray Peden DFC, QC (1923-2022), Canadian Air Force bomber pilot, lawyer, and author from Winnipeg, Manitoba, best known for his 1979 memoir A Thousand Shall Fall
Margaret Elizabeth Maynard Peden (1905-1981), Australian cricketer
... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Peden family +

HMS Hood

Mr. David G Peden (b. 1913), Scottish Ordinary Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Glasgow, Scotland, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 7

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 21st September 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/fairlie
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm