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Aon Family History

Aon Name 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, An, Yon, Don, Bon, Avon, Kon, Mon, Ahn, Arn

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Where is the Aon family from?

You can see how Aon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Aon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aon family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Aon's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Aon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Aon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Aon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aon 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Aon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Aon. For the veterans among your Aon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aon lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Aon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aon in 1997 was 58, and 91 in 2000.

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