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Dordon Family History

Dordon Surname 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: Gordon, Cordon, Doron, Bordon, Dorion, Dorton, Jordon, Dornon, Orton

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Where is the Dordon family from?

You can see how Dordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dordon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dordon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Dordon family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dordon's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Dordon families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dordon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dordon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dordon. 31% of Dordon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dordon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dordon were Salesman 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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Dordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dordon 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Dordon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Dordon. For the veterans among your Dordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dordon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Dordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dordon in 1944 was 19, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dordon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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