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Razon Family History

Razon Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from razón ‘reason’.

Jewish (Sephardic): adoption of the Iberian surname (see 1 above) at the moment of conversion to Roman Catholicism.

After the return to Judaism (generations later), some descendants retained the name their families used as Catholics.

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


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You can see how Razon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Razon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Razon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Razon families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Razon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Razon families in 1911.
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What did your Razon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Razon. 72% of Razon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Razon women worked as a Cook.

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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
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Razon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Razon 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Razon. 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 47 military records available for the last name Razon. For the veterans among your Razon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Razon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Razon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Razon in 1960 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Razon 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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