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Vodon Family History

Vodon 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: Jodon, Gordon, Don, Boden, London, Noon, Varon, Moron, Moon, Condon

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Where is the Vodon family from?

You can see how Vodon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vodon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vodon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Vodon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vodon's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Vodon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vodon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vodon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vodon. 50% of Vodon 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
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Vodon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vodon 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Vodon. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vodon. For the veterans among your Vodon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vodon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Vodon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vodon in 1973 was 76, and 90 in 1998.

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