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Loignon Name Meaning

French: from oignon ‘onion’ with fused definite article l' used as a nickname for a grower or merchant. Compare Legnon .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ligon, Grignon, Legnon, Lonon, Longton, Mignon, Linton, London, Linn

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Where is the Loignon family from?

You can see how Loignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loignon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Loignon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Loignon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Loignon's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Loignon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loignon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loignon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Loignon. 25% of Loignon men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Loignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loignon 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Loignon. 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 142 military records available for the last name Loignon. For the veterans among your Loignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loignon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Loignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Loignon in 1953 was 51, and 66 in 2003.

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