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Heon Name Meaning

Breton (Héon): variant of Eon .

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


Similar surnames: Deon, Hron, Heron, Leon, Hon, Hearn, Hain, Hoy, Henn, Hahn

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Where is the Heon family from?

You can see how Heon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 107 Heon families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Heon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heon. 18% of Heon men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Journalier
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heon. 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 921 military records available for the last name Heon. For the veterans among your Heon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Heon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Heon in 1955 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

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