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Peardon Name Meaning

English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Pardon .

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


Similar surnames: Peard, Gardon, Peirson, Dearmon, Bardon, Yerdon, Bearden, Weadon

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Where is the Peardon family from?

You can see how Peardon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peardon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peardon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 39 Peardon families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Peardon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Peardon families in 1911.
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What did your Peardon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Peardon. 72% of Peardon 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Miner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Peardon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peardon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peardon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 612 military records available for the last name Peardon. For the veterans among your Peardon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peardon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Peardon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Peardon in 1948 was 53, and 43 in 2004.

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