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Quon Family History

Quon Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Kwŏn (see Kwon ). Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 關 管 and 官 see Guan 1-

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


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Where is the Quon family from?

You can see how Quon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Quon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Quon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 36 Quon families living in British Columbia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Quon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Quon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Quon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Quon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Quon. 40% of Quon 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
    40%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Restaurant
    6%
  • Laundryman
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Quon. 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 Quon. For the veterans among your Quon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Quon lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Quon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Quon in 1943 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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