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Signon Family History

Signon 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: Mignon, Sigmon, Signor, Sinon, Simon, Simeon, Sibson, Ligon, Signore

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Where is the Signon family from?

You can see how Signon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Signon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Signon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Signon family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Signon's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Signon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Signon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Signon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Signon. 100% of Signon men worked as a Coal Loader. .

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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 1940

  • Coal Loader
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Signon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Signon 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Signon. 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 35 military records available for the last name Signon. For the veterans among your Signon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Signon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Signon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Signon in 1965 was 59, and 44 in 2000.

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