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Yerdon Family History

Yerdon Name Meaning

Possibly also English: variant of Yeardon which may be a very rare variant of Yeadon . Americanized form of North German Jörden (see Jorden ). Compare Yerden .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gerdon, Yerton, Verdon, Yelton, Yeadon, Herron, Herson, Bendon

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Where is the Yerdon family from?

You can see how Yerdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerdon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yerdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 125 Yerdon families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Yerdon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yerdon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yerdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yerdon. 25% of Yerdon men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Yerdon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yerdon were Lumbering and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • General Labor
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Lumbering
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yerdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerdon 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Yerdon. 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 386 military records available for the last name Yerdon. For the veterans among your Yerdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerdon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Yerdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Yerdon in 1954 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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