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Yadon Family History

Yadon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Yeadon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yadon family from?

You can see how Yadon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yadon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yadon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Yadon families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yadon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yadon families in 1891.
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What did your Yadon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yadon. 32% of Yadon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Yadon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yadon were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Librarian
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 201 immigration records available for the last name Yadon. 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 996 military records available for the last name Yadon. For the veterans among your Yadon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yadon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yadon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Yadon in 1961 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

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