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Paridon Family History

Paridon Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pardon, Parson, Cardon, Parton, Pardo, Amidon, Ardon, Bardon, Gardon

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Where is the Paridon family from?

You can see how Paridon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paridon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paridon families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Paridon family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paridon's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Paridon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paridon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paridon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paridon. 100% of Paridon men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Paridon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Paridon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paridon 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Paridon. 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 38 military records available for the last name Paridon. For the veterans among your Paridon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paridon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Paridon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Paridon in 1963 was 66, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paridon 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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