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Healon Family History

Healon 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: Heaton, Nealon, Hearon, Healan, Hearn, Heron, Seaton, Halton, Deacon

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Where is the Healon family from?

You can see how Healon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Healon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Healon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Healon families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Healon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Healon families in 1880.
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What did your Healon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Healon. 60% of Healon men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Healon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Healon were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Healon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Healon 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Healon. 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 77 military records available for the last name Healon. For the veterans among your Healon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Healon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Healon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Healon in 1970 was 24, and 70 in 1996.

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