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Dabon Family History

Dabon 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: Damon, Daron, Mabon, Dubon, Danon, Pabon, Rabon, Baron, Dragon, Don

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Where is the Dabon family from?

You can see how Dabon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dabon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Dabon families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dabon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dabon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dabon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dabon. 60% of Dabon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dabon women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Insurance Agent
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Dabon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabon 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Dabon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Dabon. For the veterans among your Dabon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabon lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dabon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dabon in 1942 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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