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Brdon Family History

Brdon 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: Badon, Ardon, Bardon, Bordon, Brion, Burdon, Bryon, Brydon, Breon

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Where is the Brdon family from?

You can see how Brdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brdon family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Brdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Brdon families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Brdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brdon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brdon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brdon. For the veterans among your Brdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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