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Suon Family History

Suon Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written សួន from a Khmer word meaning ‘garden’. Compare Soun.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Suon family from?

You can see how Suon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Suon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Suon families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Suon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Suon families in 1911.
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What did your Suon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suon. 21% of Suon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Suon women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suon were Farmer and Cashier.

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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
    21%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

What Suon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Suon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suon 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Suon. 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 24 military records available for the last name Suon. For the veterans among your Suon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suon lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Suon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Suon in 1980 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suon 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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