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Headon Family History

Headon Surname Meaning

see Haydon. from Ó hÉideáin see Hayden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Headon family from?

You can see how Headon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Headon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Headon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Headon families living in Devon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Headon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Headon families in 1891.
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What did your Headon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Headon. 30% of Headon men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Headon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Headon were Horseman On Farm and House 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Colliery Hewer
    14%
  • Coastal Fisherman
    10%
  • Horseman On Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%
  • House Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Headon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headon 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 586 immigration records available for the last name Headon. 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 604 military records available for the last name Headon. For the veterans among your Headon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headon lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Headon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Headon in 1951 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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