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Gydon Family History

Gydon 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: Lydon, Gordon, Yon, Lyon, Don, Hyden, Gayton, Pyon, Byron, Eldon

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Where is the Gydon family from?

You can see how Gydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gydon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gydon family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Gydon's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Gydon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gydon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gydon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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What Gydon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gydon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gydon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gydon. For the veterans among your Gydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gydon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Gydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gydon in 1970 was 68, and 86 in 1991.

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