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Jon Family History

Jon Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Chŏn (see Chon).

English: variant of John.

Czech (also Jón): from the personal name Jón a short form of Jonáš (see Jonas).

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


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You can see how Jon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 42 Jon families living in British Columbia. This was about 59% of all the recorded Jon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jon families in 1911.
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What did your Jon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jon. 56% of Jon men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    56%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mill Hand
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Jon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jon. For the veterans among your Jon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Jon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jon in 1969 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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