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Weatherdon Family History

Weatherdon 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: Weatherton, Weatherman, Eatherton, Netherton, Weatherly, Weathers

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Where is the Weatherdon family from?

You can see how Weatherdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weatherdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weatherdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Weatherdon family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Weatherdon's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Weatherdon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weatherdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weatherdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Sailor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weatherdon. 60% of Weatherdon men worked as a Sailor. .

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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 1921

  • Sailor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weatherdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weatherdon 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Weatherdon. 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 237 military records available for the last name Weatherdon. For the veterans among your Weatherdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weatherdon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Weatherdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Weatherdon in 1974 was 78, and 76 in 1996.

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