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Nigon Family History

Nigon 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: Ligon, Nixon, Nimon, Simon, Noon, Nino, Rigdon, Aiton, Pigeon, Picon

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Where is the Nigon family from?

You can see how Nigon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nigon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nigon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Nigon families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nigon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nigon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nigon 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 Nigon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nigon. 50% of Nigon men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Nigon women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nigon were Farmer Labor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Nigon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Nigon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nigon 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Nigon. 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 43 military records available for the last name Nigon. For the veterans among your Nigon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nigon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Nigon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nigon in 1968 was 88, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nigon 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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