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Ghon Family History

Ghon 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: Chon, Thon, Gion, Goon, Hon, Shon, Ghan, Han, Son, Gong

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Where is the Ghon family from?

You can see how Ghon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ghon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ghon family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghon's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ghon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghon 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 85 census records available for the last name Ghon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ghon. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ghon. For the veterans among your Ghon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghon 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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