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Lidon Family History

Lidon Surname 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: Ligon, Limon, Lindon, Lydon, Lion, Lison, Liden, Licon, Simon, Lyon

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Where is the Lidon family from?

You can see how Lidon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lidon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lidon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Lidon family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lidon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lidon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Lidon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lidon 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Lidon. 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 33 military records available for the last name Lidon. For the veterans among your Lidon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lidon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Lidon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lidon in 1969 was 75, and 43 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lidon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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