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Weildon Family History

Weildon 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: Weldon, Wilton, Eldon, Wilden, Weldin, Whiddon, Wheeldon, Welton

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Where is the Weildon family from?

You can see how Weildon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weildon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weildon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Weildon families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Weildon's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Weildon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Weildon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weildon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Weildon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Weildon. For the veterans among your Weildon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weildon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Weildon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Weildon in 1965 was 42, and 67 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weildon 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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