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Thedon Family History

Thedon 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: Whedon, Heron, Sheldon, Dedon, Then, Thelen, Hendon, Thon, Hedin

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Where is the Thedon family from?

You can see how Thedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thedon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Thedon families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thedon family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thedon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thedon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Thedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thedon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Thedon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Thedon. For the veterans among your Thedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thedon lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thedon

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