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Jodon Family History

Jodon Name Meaning

French (mainly Yonne): variant of Jaudon and in North America an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Jodoin, Jordon, Moon, Ardon, Rodin, Jadin, Bordon, Don, Bodin, Lozon

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Where is the Jodon family from?

You can see how Jodon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jodon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Jodon families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Jodon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jodon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jodon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jodon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jodon. 100% of Jodon women worked as a Domestic Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jodon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodon 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Jodon. 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 228 military records available for the last name Jodon. For the veterans among your Jodon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jodon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jodon in 1962 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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