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Zimon Family History

Zimon 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: Simon, Limon, Zion, Dimon, Ziman, Nimon, Timon, Simeon, Simos, Lemon

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Where is the Zimon family from?

You can see how Zimon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zimon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zimon families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zimon's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zimon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zimon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zimon. 60% of Zimon 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
    60%
  • Attorney
    40%
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Zimon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimon 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Zimon. 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 70 military records available for the last name Zimon. For the veterans among your Zimon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Zimon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zimon in 1955 was 39, and 75 in 2001.

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