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Wordon Family History

Wordon 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: Gordon, Worton, Cordon, Worden, Bordon, Jordon, Orton, Norden, Jordan

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Where is the Wordon family from?

You can see how Wordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wordon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wordon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Wordon families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wordon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wordon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wordon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wordon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wordon. 100% of Wordon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wordon 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Wordon. 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 197 military records available for the last name Wordon. For the veterans among your Wordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wordon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Wordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wordon in 1972 was 76, and 71 in 1989.

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