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Alion Family History

Alion 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: Alton, Alcon, Lion, Almon, Alon, Alison, Allen, Lyon, Alston, Leon

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Where is the Alion family from?

You can see how Alion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Alion families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Alion's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Alion families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alion ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Alion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alion 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Alion. 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 22 military records available for the last name Alion. For the veterans among your Alion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alion lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Alion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alion in 1968 was 79, and 65 in 2003.

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