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Baon Family History

Baon 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: Baron, Bao, Bain, Ban, Bon, Bann, Bacon, Balon, Badon, Bahn

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Where is the Baon family from?

You can see how Baon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Baon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Baon family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Baon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baon 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 Baon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baon. 43% of Baon men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mail Carrier
    15%
  • Inspector
    15%

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Baon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baon 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Baon. 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 40 military records available for the last name Baon. For the veterans among your Baon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baon lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1995, in the United States, Baon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Baon in 1950 was 44, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baon 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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