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Lions Family History

Lions Name Meaning

English: variant of Lyons .

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


Similar surnames: Lins, Lion, Ligons, Lyons, Long, Ling, Lyon, Liang, Leon, Xiong

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Where is the Lions family from?

You can see how Lions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lions family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lions families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Lions families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lions's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lions families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lions surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lions ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lions. 39% of Lions men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Lions women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lions were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lions 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Lions. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Lions. For the veterans among your Lions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lions lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lions life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lions in 1964 was 51, and 41 in 2003.

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