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Mohon Family History

Mohon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mohan.

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


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Where is the Mohon family from?

You can see how Mohon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mohon families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mohon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mohon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohon 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 Mohon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mohon. 60% of Mohon 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
    60%
  • Newsagent
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mohon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohon 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Mohon. 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 718 military records available for the last name Mohon. For the veterans among your Mohon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohon lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mohon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mohon in 1954 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohon 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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