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Vardon Family History

Vardon Surname Meaning

see Verdon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vardon family from?

You can see how Vardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vardon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 100 Vardon families living in Channel Islands. This was about 53% of all the recorded Vardon's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Vardon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vardon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vardon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Haulier Underground and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vardon. 34% of Vardon men worked as a Haulier Underground and 80% of Vardon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vardon were Builders Labourer and Church Worker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Haulier Underground
    34%
  • Solicitor
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Nurse
    5%
  • Church Worker
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vardon 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Vardon. 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 451 military records available for the last name Vardon. For the veterans among your Vardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vardon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vardon in 1964 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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