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Zhon Family History

Zhon 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: Chon, Zhou, Zhong, Zhen, Thon, Zion, Zhan, Hon, Shon, Han

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Where is the Zhon family from?

You can see how Zhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zhon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Zhon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zhon families living in Texas. This was about 69% of all the recorded Zhon's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zhon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zhon 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 23 census records available for the last name Zhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zhon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zhon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zhon. For the veterans among your Zhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zhon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zhon 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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