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Sourdon Family History

Sourdon 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: Bourdon, Gordon, Bourbon, Cordon, Courson, Bordon, Tourdot, Bourdo

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Where is the Sourdon family from?

You can see how Sourdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sourdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sourdon families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Sourdon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sourdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sourdon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Sourdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sourdon 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sourdon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sourdon. For the veterans among your Sourdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sourdon lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Sourdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sourdon in 1985 was 50, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sourdon 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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