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Seon Family History

Seon Surname 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, Leon, Sion, Sen, Deon, Seo, Senn, Shon, Veon, Heon

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Where is the Seon family from?

You can see how Seon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Seon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Seon families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Seon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seon 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Seon. 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 934 military records available for the last name Seon. For the veterans among your Seon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Seon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seon in 1968 was 88, and 99 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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