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Zahon Family History

Zahon 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: Zahn, Mahon, Zanon, Baron, Chon, Zhou, Zhong, Aho, Jason, Caron

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Where is the Zahon family from?

You can see how Zahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zahon families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Zahon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zahon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zahon 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 Zahon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zahon. 50% of Zahon men worked as a Tool Grinder.

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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

  • Tool Grinder
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Zahon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Zahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahon 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zahon. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zahon. For the veterans among your Zahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahon lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Zahon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zahon in 1977 was 55, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zahon 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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