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Zon Family History

Zon 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: Son, Yon, Don, Bon, Kon, Mon, Zorn, Won, Ron, Zou

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Where is the Zon family from?

You can see how Zon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Zon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Zon families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zon's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Zon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zon 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 Zon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Presser was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zon. 100% of Zon men worked as a Tailors Presser.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Presser
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zon. For the veterans among your Zon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zon in 1963 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zon 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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