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Eon Family History

Eon Surname Meaning

Breton: from the personal name Eon (Old Breton Euuon) of unexplained etymology. Compare Heon.

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


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Where is the Eon family from?

You can see how Eon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Eon families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Eon's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Eon families in 1891.
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What did your Eon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eon. 45% of Eon men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eon 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Eon. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Eon. For the veterans among your Eon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eon in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eon 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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