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Migdon Family History

Migdon 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: Rigdon, Higdon, Mignon, Ligon, Milton, Mitton, Pigeon, Mignone, Miron

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Where is the Migdon family from?

You can see how Migdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Migdon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Migdon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Migdon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Migdon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Migdon 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 65 census records available for the last name Migdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Migdon 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Migdon. 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 26 military records available for the last name Migdon. For the veterans among your Migdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Migdon lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Migdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Migdon in 1980 was 65, and 70 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Migdon 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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