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Beardon Family History

Beardon Surname Meaning

variant of Bardon or Barden.

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


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Where is the Beardon family from?

You can see how Beardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beardon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Beardon families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Beardon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beardon families in 1891.
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What did your Beardon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beardon. 34% of Beardon men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 68% of Beardon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beardon were Farm Labourer and Domestic Assistant L C C.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    23%
  • Insurance Broker
    23%
  • Farm Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Caterer
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Assistant L C C
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Beardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beardon 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Beardon. 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 735 military records available for the last name Beardon. For the veterans among your Beardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beardon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Beardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beardon in 1955 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beardon 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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