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Lydon Name Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Loideáin ‘descendant of Loideán’ a personal name of uncertain origin. This surname is found mainly in western Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Lyon, Leon, Landon, Lyman, Loden, Myron, Laudon, Eldon, Lyddon, Lyden

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Where is the Lydon family from?

You can see how Lydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lydon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Lydon families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lydon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lydon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lydon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lydon. 59% of Lydon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lydon women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carrier
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Lydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lydon 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Lydon. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Lydon. For the veterans among your Lydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lydon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lydon in 1958 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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