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Sudon Family History

Sudon 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: Sudol, Hudon, Son, Simon, Sun, Don, Luton, Susan, Budin, Huron

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Where is the Sudon family from?

You can see how Sudon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sudon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sudon families living in Worcestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sudon's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Sudon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sudon 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 Sudon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sudon. 67% of Sudon men 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%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Sudon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudon 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sudon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sudon. For the veterans among your Sudon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudon lifespan?

Average Sudon life expectancy in 1991 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sudon 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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