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Peardon Family History

Peardon Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Pardon.

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


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Where is the Peardon family from?

You can see how Peardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peardon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Peardon families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Peardon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Peardon families in 1891.
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What did your Peardon 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 Peardon. 50% of Peardon men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Peardon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peardon were Farmer and Dressmaker.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Household Duties
    11%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Dressmaker
    6%

What Peardon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Peardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peardon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peardon. 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 612 military records available for the last name Peardon. For the veterans among your Peardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peardon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Peardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Peardon in 1948 was 53, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peardon 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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