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Cimon Family History

Cimon 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: Simon, Limon, Cimo, Dimon, Nimon, Timon, Chon, Caron, Simeon, Simos

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Where is the Cimon family from?

You can see how Cimon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cimon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cimon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Cimon families living in Channel Islands. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cimon's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Cimon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cimon 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 Cimon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cimon. 45% of Cimon men worked as a Cultivateur and 67% of Cimon women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cimon were Fils Cultivateur and Commis.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    67%
  • Commis
    34%

What Cimon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cimon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cimon 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Cimon. 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 440 military records available for the last name Cimon. For the veterans among your Cimon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cimon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Cimon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cimon in 1968 was 71, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cimon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cimon 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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