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Japon Family History

Japon 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, Capon, Baron, Jacob, Capo, Caron, Kaplon, Avon, Varon, Malon

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Where is the Japon family from?

You can see how Japon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Japon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Japon families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Japon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Japon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Japon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Japon 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 39 census records available for the last name Japon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Japon 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Japon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Japon. For the veterans among your Japon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Japon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Japon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Japon in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Japon 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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