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Rardon Family History

Rardon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Riordan.

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


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Where is the Rardon family from?

You can see how Rardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rardon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rardon families living in Surrey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rardon's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Rardon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rardon 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 Rardon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rardon. 39% of Rardon men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rardon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rardon were Farm Labor and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • House Work
    25%
  • House Keeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rardon 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Rardon. 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 419 military records available for the last name Rardon. For the veterans among your Rardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rardon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rardon in 1958 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rardon 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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