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Nakon Family History

Nakon 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: Nadon, Naron, Nason, Baron, Jason, Caron, Kakos, Noon, Makin, Avon

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Where is the Nakon family from?

You can see how Nakon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nakon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Nakon families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Nakon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nakon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nakon. 100% of Nakon men worked as a Trapper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Trapper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Nakon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakon 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Nakon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Nakon. For the veterans among your Nakon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nakon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nakon in 1966 was 80, and 38 in 2003.

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