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Eyon Family History

Eyon Surname 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: Yon, Lyon, Pyon, Eynon, Ayon, Evon, Ryon, Son, Yan, Chon

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Where is the Eyon family from?

You can see how Eyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eyon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eyon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eyon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eyon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Eyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Eyon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Eyon. For the veterans among your Eyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyon lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1986, in the United States, Eyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Eyon in 1983 was 53, and 95 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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