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Gedon Family History

Gedon 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: Dedon, Geron, Gerdon, Gedeon, Gordon, Don, Heron, Leon, Eden, Gero

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Where is the Gedon family from?

You can see how Gedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gedon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gedon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gedon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gedon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gedon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gedon 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 Gedon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gedon. 60% of Gedon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Gedon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Gedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gedon 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Gedon. 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 79 military records available for the last name Gedon. For the veterans among your Gedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gedon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Gedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gedon in 1968 was 64, and 74 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gedon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gedon 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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