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Nahon Family History

Nahon 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: Nadon, Mahon, Naron, Nason, Baron, Chon, Aho, Jason, Caron, Gahan

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Where is the Nahon family from?

You can see how Nahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nahon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nahon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Nahon families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Nahon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nahon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nahon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nahon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nahon. 28% of Nahon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nahon women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nahon 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Nahon. 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 93 military records available for the last name Nahon. For the veterans among your Nahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nahon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nahon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nahon in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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