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Ivon Family History

Ivon 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: Avon, Ivan, Ison, Ion, Evon, Son, Chon, Kwon, Simon, Yon

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Where is the Ivon family from?

You can see how Ivon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ivon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ivon families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ivon's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Ivon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivon 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 Ivon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ivon. 36% of Ivon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ivon women worked as a Clerical Work.

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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
    36%
  • Auto Mechanic
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Work
    100%

What Ivon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Ivon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivon 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Ivon. 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 115 military records available for the last name Ivon. For the veterans among your Ivon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Ivon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ivon in 1970 was 26, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ivon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ivon 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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