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Karon Family History

Karon Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Karon family from?

You can see how Karon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Karon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Karon families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Karon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Karon families in 1911.
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What did your Karon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karon. 29% of Karon men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Karon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karon were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karon 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Karon. 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 232 military records available for the last name Karon. For the veterans among your Karon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Karon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Karon in 1955 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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