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Shardon Family History

Shardon 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: Sharron, Sharon, Harden, Cardon, Sheldon, Wharton, Pardon, Shannon

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Where is the Shardon family from?

You can see how Shardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shardon families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 4 Shardon families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shardon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shardon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shardon 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 Shardon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shardon. 67% of Shardon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shardon women 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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shardon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Shardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shardon 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Shardon. 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 56 military records available for the last name Shardon. For the veterans among your Shardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shardon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1981, in the United States, Shardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Shardon in 1962 was 79, and 65 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shardon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shardon 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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