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Duon Family History

Duon Name 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: Don, Duan, Duin, Dunn, Deon, Duron, Dion, Duhon, Dun, Dubon

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Where is the Duon family from?

You can see how Duon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Duon families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Duon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Duon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duon. 100% of Duon men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duon 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Duon. 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 169 military records available for the last name Duon. For the veterans among your Duon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duon lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Duon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duon in 1989 was 25, and 70 in 2002.

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