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Jeon Family History

Jeon Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Chŏn (see Chon ).

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


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Where is the Jeon family from?

You can see how Jeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Jeon families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Jeon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jeon families in 1911.
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What did your Jeon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jeon. 50% of Jeon men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    17%

What Jeon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Jeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeon 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Jeon. 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 80 military records available for the last name Jeon. For the veterans among your Jeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeon lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Jeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jeon in 1977 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeon 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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