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Jahon Family History

Jahon 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: Jason, Mahon, Jahn, John, Baron, Chon, Jacob, Aho, Caron, Gahan

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Where is the Jahon family from?

You can see how Jahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jahon family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jahon's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Jahon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Jahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahon 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Jahon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jahon. For the veterans among your Jahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1978, in the United States, Jahon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jahon in 1975 was 77, and 89 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahon 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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