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Dourdon Family History

Dourdon 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: Bourdon, Gordon, Bourbon, Cordon, Courson, Dundon, Doron, Bordon

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Where is the Dourdon family from?

You can see how Dourdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dourdon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dourdon families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Dourdon's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dourdon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dourdon 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 54 census records available for the last name Dourdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dourdon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dourdon. 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 Dourdon. For the veterans among your Dourdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dourdon lifespan?

Average Dourdon life expectancy in 1987 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dourdon 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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