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Abon Family History

Abon 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: Bon, Avon, Axon, Aborn, Mabon, Amon, Abdon, Arbon, Ayon, Abron

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Where is the Abon family from?

You can see how Abon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Abon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Abon families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abon's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Abon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Boy Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abon. 100% of Abon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Abon women worked as a Boy Maker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Boy Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Abon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abon 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Abon. 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 204 military records available for the last name Abon. For the veterans among your Abon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Abon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Abon in 1961 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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