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Desdon Family History

Desdon 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: Dedon, Deshon, Denton, Deacon, Seddon, Dundon, Eldon, Desmond, Leston

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Where is the Desdon family from?

You can see how Desdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Desdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Desdon families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desdon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Desdon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Desdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desdon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Desdon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Desdon. For the veterans among your Desdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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