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Licon Family History

Licon Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably an altered form of Basque Licona .

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


Similar surnames: Ligon, Lion, Limon, Lio, Alison, Nixon, Rixon, Nimon, Lebon, Lemon

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Where is the Licon family from?

You can see how Licon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Licon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Licon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Licon family living in New Mexico. This was about 33% of all the recorded Licon's in USA. New Mexico and 2 other states had the highest population of Licon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Licon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Licon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Licon. 38% of Licon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Licon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Licon were New Worker and Housework. .

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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
    38%
  • Driver
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Licon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Licon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Licon. 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 416 military records available for the last name Licon. For the veterans among your Licon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Licon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Licon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Licon in 1962 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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