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Memon Family History

Memon Surname Meaning

Pakistani and Indian (Gujarat): Muslim name from an altered form of Arabic muʿmin ‘believer’ (see Mumin).

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


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Where is the Memon family from?

You can see how Memon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memon family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Memon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Memon families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Memon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Memon families in 1911.
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What did your Memon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Memon. 60% of Memon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Memon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memon 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Memon. 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 25 military records available for the last name Memon. For the veterans among your Memon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memon lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Memon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Memon in 1982 was 79, and 66 in 2003.

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