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Alon Name Meaning

Jewish (Israeli): artificial name from Hebrew alon ‘oak tree’.

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


Similar surnames: Almon, Amos, Alan, Aron, Ayon, Amon, Axon, Alo, Alton, Aloi

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Where is the Alon family from?

You can see how Alon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Alon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Alon families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Alon's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Alon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Alon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alon 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Alon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Alon. For the veterans among your Alon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alon lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Alon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Alon in 1942 was 43, and 55 in 2004.

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