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Emon Family History

Emon 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: Lemon, Mon, Amon, Memon, Emond, Semon, Evon, Edmon, Son, Chon

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Where is the Emon family from?

You can see how Emon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Emon families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Emon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Emon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emon 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 Emon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Emon. 72% of Emon women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housemaid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Emon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emon 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Emon. 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 503 military records available for the last name Emon. For the veterans among your Emon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Emon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Emon in 1958 was 53, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emon 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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