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Galdon Family History

Galdon 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: Baldon, Gardon, Caldon, Gildon, Gallon, Galton, Galyon, Waldon

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Where is the Galdon family from?

You can see how Galdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Galdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Galdon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Galdon families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Galdon's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Galdon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Galdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Galdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Galdon. 47% of Galdon men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Galdon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Galdon were Farm and 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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Farm
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Finishing
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Galdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Galdon 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Galdon. 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 38 military records available for the last name Galdon. For the veterans among your Galdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Galdon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Galdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Galdon in 1967 was 65, and 50 in 2003.

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