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Reddon Family History

Reddon 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: Seddon, Leddon, Rendon, Redden, Reddin, Redmon, Reddan, Hedden, Reddy

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Where is the Reddon family from?

You can see how Reddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reddon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Reddon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 43 Reddon families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Reddon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Reddon families in 1911.
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What did your Reddon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Reddon. 84% of Reddon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Reddon women worked as a Housemaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reddon were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housemaid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Reddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reddon 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Reddon. 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 281 military records available for the last name Reddon. For the veterans among your Reddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reddon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Reddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Reddon in 1949 was 48, and 52 in 2004.

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