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Yordon Family History

Yordon 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, Cordon, Bordon, Yerdon, Jordon, Orton, Norden, Jordan, London

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Where is the Yordon family from?

You can see how Yordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yordon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yordon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Yordon families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Yordon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Yordon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yordon 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 Yordon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yordon. 58% of Yordon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Yordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yordon 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Yordon. 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 99 military records available for the last name Yordon. For the veterans among your Yordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yordon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Yordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yordon in 1967 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yordon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yordon 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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