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Padon Family History

Padon Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Paton.

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


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Where is the Padon family from?

You can see how Padon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Padon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Padon families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Padon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Padon families in 1891.
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What did your Padon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Padon. 100% of Padon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Padon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padon 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Padon. 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 475 military records available for the last name Padon. For the veterans among your Padon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Padon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Padon in 1962 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padon 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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