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Zdon Family History

Zdon 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: Don, Zion, Son, Chon, Zhou, Kwon, Yon, Lyon, Zhong, Leon

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Where is the Zdon family from?

You can see how Zdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zdon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zdon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zdon families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zdon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zdon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zdon 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 Zdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zdon. 34% of Zdon men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 50% of Zdon women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zdon were Card Room and Seamstress.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Card Room
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Zdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Zdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zdon 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Zdon. 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 209 military records available for the last name Zdon. For the veterans among your Zdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zdon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zdon in 1960 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zdon 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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