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Leydon Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Lydon .

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


Similar surnames: Leyden, Leyton, Lyden, Lenon, Lemon, Lyndon, Beldon, Lundon, Heydon

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Where is the Leydon family from?

You can see how Leydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leydon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Leydon families living in New Brunswick. This was about 58% of all the recorded Leydon's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Leydon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leydon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leydon. 27% of Leydon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Leydon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leydon were New Worker and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Gardner
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leydon. 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 475 military records available for the last name Leydon. For the veterans among your Leydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leydon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leydon in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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