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Lelon Family History

Lelon 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: Leon, Lemon, Delon, Lezon, Nelon, Lebon, Pelon, Lenon, Lyon, Leo

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Where is the Lelon family from?

You can see how Lelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lelon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Lelon families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lelon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lelon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lelon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Lelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelon 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Lelon. 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 16 military records available for the last name Lelon. For the veterans among your Lelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Lelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lelon in 1974 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

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