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Cleydon Family History

Cleydon 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: Claydon, Leydon, Glendon, Creedon, Clayson, Leddon, Clayton, Lydon

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Where is the Cleydon family from?

You can see how Cleydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleydon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Cleydon families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Cleydon's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Cleydon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleydon 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 Cleydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cleydon. 100% of Cleydon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cleydon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Cleydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleydon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cleydon. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cleydon. For the veterans among your Cleydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleydon lifespan?

Average Cleydon life expectancy in 1996 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleydon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleydon 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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