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Peirdon Family History

Peirdon 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: Peardon, Peirson, Perron, Person, Pardon, Peron, Pearson, Purdon

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Where is the Peirdon family from?

You can see how Peirdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peirdon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Peirdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Peirdon family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Peirdon's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Peirdon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peirdon 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 13 census records available for the last name Peirdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peirdon 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 Peirdon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peirdon. For the veterans among your Peirdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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