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Gildon Family History

Gildon Surname Meaning

English (eastern): nickname from Middle English gilden gu(i)lden ‘golden’ (Old English gylden)

perhaps applied to someone with golden hair.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gildon family from?

You can see how Gildon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gildon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Gildon families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gildon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gildon families in 1891.
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What did your Gildon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gildon. 86% of Gildon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Respirator Assembler
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gildon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildon 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Gildon. 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 340 military records available for the last name Gildon. For the veterans among your Gildon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gildon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gildon in 1959 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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