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Ions Family History

Ions Name Meaning

variant of Ion with post-medieval excrescent -s. See also Hines and for the forms with an apostrophe see I'Anson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Irons, Hons, Jons, Mons, Fons, Pons, Ion, Sons, Song, Rong

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Where is the Ions family from?

You can see how Ions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ions family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ions families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ions family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ions's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ions families in 1840.
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What did your Ions ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ions. 50% of Ions men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Ions women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ions were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duti. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • House Maid
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ions 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Ions. 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 302 military records available for the last name Ions. For the veterans among your Ions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ions lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Ions life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ions in 1965 was 72, and 97 in 1995.

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