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Chillion Family History

Chillion 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: Chilton, Hillian, Dhillon, Chilson, Stillion, Million, Fillion

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Where is the Chillion family from?

You can see how Chillion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chillion family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chillion family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chillion's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Chillion families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chillion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chillion ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chillion ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Chillion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chillion 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chillion. 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 Chillion. For the veterans among your Chillion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chillion lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chillion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chillion in 1963 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

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