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Lydon Family History

Lydon Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Loideáin ‘descendant of Loideán’ a personal name of uncertain origin.

This surname is found mainly in western Ireland.

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


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Where is the Lydon family from?

You can see how Lydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lydon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 92 Lydon families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lydon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lydon families in 1891.
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What did your Lydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lydon. 52% of Lydon men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Lydon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lydon were Concrete Labourerheavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • General Labourer
    52%
  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Plasterer
    9%
  • Concrete Labourerheavy Work
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Domestic Service
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Lydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lydon 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Lydon. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Lydon. For the veterans among your Lydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lydon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lydon in 1958 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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