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Nadon Family History

Nadon Name Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Bernad a regional form of Bernard with the ending -nard assimilated to -nad.

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


Similar surnames: Badon, Naden, Bardon, Naman, Landon, Jason, Ragon, Nealon, Hamon

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Where is the Nadon family from?

You can see how Nadon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nadon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nadon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 624 Nadon families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Nadon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nadon families in 1911.
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What did your Nadon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Nadon. 24% of Nadon men worked as a Cultivateur and 28% of Nadon women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nadon were Commis and Mnagre. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Commis
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    28%
  • Revenue
    23%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Mnagre
    12%
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There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Nadon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nadon 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Nadon. 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 480 military records available for the last name Nadon. For the veterans among your Nadon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nadon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nadon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Nadon in 1959 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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