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Paydon Family History

Paydon 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: Payton, Pardon, Payson, Haydon, Padon, Hayden, Parson, Cardon, Gayton

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Where is the Paydon family from?

You can see how Paydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paydon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Paydon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Paydon families living in Durham. This was about 78% of all the recorded Paydon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Paydon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paydon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paydon. 100% of Paydon women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Paydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paydon 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Paydon. 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 199 military records available for the last name Paydon. For the veterans among your Paydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paydon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Paydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Paydon in 1968 was 84, and 51 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paydon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paydon 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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