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Eynon Family History

Eynon Name Meaning

Welsh: from Enniaun an old Welsh personal name ultimately derived from Late Latin Annianus but also associated with Welsh einion ‘anvil’ taken as implying stability and fortitude. See also Beynon and compare Onion .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Elton, Elson, Eldon, Efron, Eyman, Wynn, Ewton, Zenon, Beynon, Ennen

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Where is the Eynon family from?

You can see how Eynon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eynon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Eynon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Eynon families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eynon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eynon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eynon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eynon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eynon. 30% of Eynon men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Eynon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eynon were Manager and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Seamstress
    10%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Eynon. For the veterans among your Eynon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eynon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eynon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eynon in 1944 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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