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Hydon Family History

Hydon Name Meaning

see Haydon .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hyden, Lydon, Hymon, Hyson, Haydon, Hudon, Heydon, Yon, Lyon, Don

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Where is the Hydon family from?

You can see how Hydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hydon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Hydon families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hydon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hydon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hydon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hydon. 100% of Hydon men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Hydon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hydon 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Hydon. 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 163 military records available for the last name Hydon. For the veterans among your Hydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hydon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Hydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hydon in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 1993.

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