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Deoon Family History

Deoon 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: Dedon, Devon, Deon, Delon, Degon, Denoon, Dean, Don, Heron, Leon

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Where is the Deoon family from?

You can see how Deoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deoon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Deoon families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Deoon families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deoon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Deoon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deoon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Deoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deoon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Deoon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Deoon. For the veterans among your Deoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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