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Daldon Family History

Daldon 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: Dalton, Baldon, Caldon, Waldon, Dillon, Alton, Tallon, Halton, Salmon

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Where is the Daldon family from?

You can see how Daldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daldon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Daldon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Daldon families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Daldon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Daldon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daldon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daldon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Daldon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Daldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daldon 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Daldon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Daldon. For the veterans among your Daldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daldon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Daldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Daldon in 1953 was 53, and 91 in 2001.

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