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Jaudon Family History

Jaudon Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gaudo a short form of compound names based on the element gaut an ethnic name meaning ‘Goth’ or ‘Geat’ (see Goss).

Compare Jodon and Judon.

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


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Where is the Jaudon family from?

You can see how Jaudon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaudon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaudon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jaudon families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaudon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jaudon families in 1911.
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What did your Jaudon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaudon. 36% of Jaudon men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Jaudon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaudon were Carpenter and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

What Jaudon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jaudon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaudon 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Jaudon. 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 921 military records available for the last name Jaudon. For the veterans among your Jaudon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaudon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jaudon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jaudon in 1955 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaudon 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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