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Loignon Family History

Loignon Surname Meaning

French: from oignon ‘onion’ with fused definite article l' used as a nickname for a grower or merchant. Compare Legnon.

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


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Where is the Loignon family from?

You can see how Loignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loignon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Loignon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 109 Loignon families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Loignon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Loignon families in 1911.
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What did your Loignon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Loignon. 44% of Loignon men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Loignon women worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    44%
  • Journalier
    31%
  • Rubber Maker
    9%
  • Tailleur Cuir
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loignon 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Loignon. 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 142 military records available for the last name Loignon. For the veterans among your Loignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loignon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Loignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Loignon in 1953 was 51, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loignon 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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