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Bydon Family History

Bydon Name 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: Byron, Badon, Lydon, Brydon, Baron, Yon, Lyon, Don, Boden, Hyden

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Where is the Bydon family from?

You can see how Bydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bydon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bydon family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bydon's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Bydon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bydon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bydon. 100% of Bydon men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Bydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bydon 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bydon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bydon. For the veterans among your Bydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bydon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bydon in 1956 was 44, and 89 in 2004.

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