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Peddon Family History

Peddon 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: Seddon, Leddon, Perron, Person, Pardon, Hedden, Eldon, Haddon, Dedon

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Where is the Peddon family from?

You can see how Peddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peddon family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Peddon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Peddon family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peddon's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Peddon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peddon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Peddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peddon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Peddon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Peddon. For the veterans among your Peddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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