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Recordon Family History

Recordon 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: Record, Cordon, Records, Reardon, Gordon, Cardon, Condon, Rondon

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Where is the Recordon family from?

You can see how Recordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Recordon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Recordon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Recordon families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Recordon's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Recordon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Recordon 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 412 census records available for the last name Recordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Recordon 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Recordon. 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 70 military records available for the last name Recordon. For the veterans among your Recordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Recordon lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Recordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Recordon in 1984 was 73, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Recordon 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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