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Mardon Family History

Mardon Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Mardon in Hennock (Devon).

The placename probably derives from Old English (ge)mǣre ‘boundary’ + dūn ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Mardon family from?

You can see how Mardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mardon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 213 Mardon families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mardon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mardon families in 1891.
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What did your Mardon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mardon. 24% of Mardon men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Mardon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mardon were Police Constable (retired) and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Boiler Maker H W
    16%
  • Coal Hewer Heavy Worker
    16%
  • Police Constable (retired)
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mardon. 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 947 military records available for the last name Mardon. For the veterans among your Mardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mardon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mardon in 1962 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

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