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Leardon Family History

Leardon 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: Peardon, Reardon, Cardon, Pardon, Lebaron, Pearson, Leaton, Ardon

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Where is the Leardon family from?

You can see how Leardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leardon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leardon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Leardon families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Leardon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Leardon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leardon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leardon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Leardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leardon 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Leardon. 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 12 military records available for the last name Leardon. For the veterans among your Leardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leardon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Leardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Leardon in 1969 was 72, and 70 in 1982.

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