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Okon Family History

Okon Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Okoń): from okoń okuń ‘perch’ a metonymic occupational name for a freshwater fisherman or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a perch.

As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial.

West African (Nigeria): from a personal name found among the Ibibio and Efik peoples denoting a son born at night.

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


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You can see how Okon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Okon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Okon families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Okon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Okon families in 1891.
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What did your Okon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Okon. 100% of Okon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 780 immigration records available for the last name Okon. 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 955 military records available for the last name Okon. For the veterans among your Okon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Okon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Okon in 1952 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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