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Pedon Family History

Pedon 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: Dedon, Peron, Pedone, Peden, Pelon, Padon, Don, Heron, Leon, Pepin

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Where is the Pedon family from?

You can see how Pedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pedon family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedon's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pedon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedon 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 Pedon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pedon. 56% of Pedon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Pedon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Pedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedon 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Pedon. 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 80 military records available for the last name Pedon. For the veterans among your Pedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Pedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pedon in 1968 was 86, and 85 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedon 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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