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Dardon Family History

Dardon Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Guatemala; Dardón): variant with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’ of Ardón (see Ardon).

French: variant with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’ of Ardon.

French: from a pet form of the personal name Dard of ancient Germanic origin cognate with Frankish daroth ‘spear’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dardon family from?

You can see how Dardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dardon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dardon families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dardon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dardon families in 1891.
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What did your Dardon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dardon. 47% of Dardon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dardon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dardon were Proprietor and 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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Turpentine Work
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dardon 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Dardon. 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 100 military records available for the last name Dardon. For the veterans among your Dardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dardon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dardon in 1969 was 43, and 61 in 2003.

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