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Allon Family History

Allon Surname Meaning

variant of Allan see Allen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Allon family from?

You can see how Allon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Allon families living in Durham. This was about 39% of all the recorded Allon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Allon families in 1891.
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What did your Allon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heater Shipyard and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Allon. 50% of Allon men worked as a Heater Shipyard and 77% of Allon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allon were General Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Heater Shipyard
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Allon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Allon. 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 959 military records available for the last name Allon. For the veterans among your Allon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Allon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Allon in 1962 was 90, and 87 in 2002.

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