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Headdon Family History

Headdon Surname Meaning

see Haydon. see Headen. from Ó hÉideáin see Hayden and compare Headon (2).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Headdon family from?

You can see how Headdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Headdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Headdon families living in Devon. This was about 76% of all the recorded Headdon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Headdon families in 1891.
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What did your Headdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Headdon. 100% of Headdon men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Headdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Headdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headdon 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Headdon. 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 56 military records available for the last name Headdon. For the veterans among your Headdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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