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Bandon Family History

Bandon 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: Brandon, Banton, Bando, Badon, Bardon, Bendon, Landon, Baldon, Tandon

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Where is the Bandon family from?

You can see how Bandon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bandon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bandon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Bandon family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bandon's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Bandon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bandon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bandon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bandon. 54% of Bandon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bandon women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bandon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandon 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Bandon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 241 military records available for the last name Bandon. For the veterans among your Bandon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Bandon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bandon in 1970 was 70, and 71 in 2002.

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