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Grdgon Family History

Grdgon 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: Gordon, Dragon, Aragon, Gregor, Grogan, Gudgeon, Grignon, Ardon

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Where is the Grdgon family from?

You can see how Grdgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grdgon family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Grdgon families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Grdgon's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Grdgon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Grdgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grdgon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grdgon. 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 43 military records available for the last name Grdgon. For the veterans among your Grdgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grdgon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Grdgon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grdgon in 1976 was 59, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grdgon 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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