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Agnon Family History

Agnon 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: Wagnon, Agnor, Agron, Gagnon, Magnon, Aguon, Alton, Cannon, Avon

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Where is the Agnon family from?

You can see how Agnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agnon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Agnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Agnon family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Agnon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Agnon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agnon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Agnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agnon. 56% of Agnon men worked as a Farmer and 91% of Agnon women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agnon were Farm Laborer and Storekeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • None
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    91%
  • Storekeeper
    10%

What Agnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Agnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agnon 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Agnon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Agnon. For the veterans among your Agnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agnon lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Agnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Agnon in 1983 was 83, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Agnon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agnon 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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