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Oldon Family History

Oldon 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: Eldon, Olden, Olson, Boldon, Ogdon, Gordon, Lyon, Don, Alton, Olsen

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Where is the Oldon family from?

You can see how Oldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oldon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oldon family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oldon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oldon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oldon. 100% of Oldon men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Oldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldon 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Oldon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Oldon. For the veterans among your Oldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Oldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oldon in 1975 was 77, and 83 in 1986.

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