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Geon Family History

Geon 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: Leon, Genn, Gean, Deon, Geron, Gion, Goon, Geen, Veon, Heon

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Where is the Geon family from?

You can see how Geon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 9 Geon families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Geon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geon 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 Geon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geon. 31% of Geon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Geon women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Labor
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Geon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geon 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Geon. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Geon. For the veterans among your Geon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Geon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geon in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geon 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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