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Geddons Family History

Geddons 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: Seddon, Leddon, Geddes, Gerdon, Gedeon, Eddins, Geddis, Giddens

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Where is the Geddons family from?

You can see how Geddons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geddons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Geddons families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Geddons family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Geddons's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Geddons families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Geddons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geddons 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geddons. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geddons. For the veterans among your Geddons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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