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Zayon Family History

Zayon 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: Rayon, Ayon, Mayon, Zanon, Baron, Yon, Lyon, Payton, Jason, Caron

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Where is the Zayon family from?

You can see how Zayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zayon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zayon family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zayon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zayon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zayon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zayon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zayon. 100% of Zayon men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Zayon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zayon 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Zayon. 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 88 military records available for the last name Zayon. For the veterans among your Zayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zayon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Zayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zayon in 1959 was 59, and 77 in 2003.

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