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Mamon Name Meaning

Hispanic (Philippines; Mamón): probably a nickname from mamón ‘milk tooth’ also ‘sucker’. Polish (Mamoń): derivative of mama ‘mother mom’ or mamić ‘to lure to tantalize’.

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


Similar surnames: Mamo, Maron, Malon, Mazon, Gamon, Ramon, Moron, Maren, Mason, Lamon

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Where is the Mamon family from?

You can see how Mamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mamon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mamon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mamon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mamon families in 1840.
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What did your Mamon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mamon. 38% of Mamon men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mamon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mamon were Truck Driver and Packer. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Packer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Servant
    29%
  • Packer
    29%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 685 immigration records available for the last name Mamon. 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 287 military records available for the last name Mamon. For the veterans among your Mamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mamon in 1953 was 37, and 93 in 2004.

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