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Maydon Family History

Maydon Surname Meaning

see Maiden.

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


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Where is the Maydon family from?

You can see how Maydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maydon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Maydon families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Maydon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maydon families in 1891.
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What did your Maydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maydon. 100% of Maydon men worked as a Gas Fitter and 76% of Maydon 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

  • Gas Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maydon 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Maydon. 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 155 military records available for the last name Maydon. For the veterans among your Maydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maydon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Maydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maydon in 1971 was 73, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maydon 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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