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Shordon Family History

Shordon 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: Gordon, Sheldon, Shotton, Cordon, Horton, Snowdon, Scordo, Bordon

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Where is the Shordon family from?

You can see how Shordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shordon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shordon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Shordon families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shordon's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Shordon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shordon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Shordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shordon 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shordon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shordon. For the veterans among your Shordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shordon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Shordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shordon in 1972 was 69, and 50 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shordon 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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