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Verdon Family History

Verdon Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (Le) Verdon, the name of several places in various parts of France, for example in Dordogne, Gironde, and Marne. Compare Ferdon.

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Verdun, the name of a fief in Vessey (Manche), France. Compare Verdun.

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


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Where is the Verdon family from?

You can see how Verdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Verdon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 74 Verdon families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Verdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Verdon families in 1891.
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What did your Verdon 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 Verdon. 100% of Verdon men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Verdon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Dressmaker
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Verdon. 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 Verdon. For the veterans among your Verdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verdon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Verdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Verdon in 1952 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Verdon 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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