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Weardon Family History

Weardon 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, Weadon, Reardon, Cardon, Wharton, Warden, Pardon, Pearson

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Where is the Weardon family from?

You can see how Weardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weardon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Weardon families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Weardon's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Weardon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weardon 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 123 census records available for the last name Weardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weardon 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Weardon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Weardon. For the veterans among your Weardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weardon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Weardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Weardon in 1960 was 53, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weardon 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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