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Liyon Family History

Liyon 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: Lyon, Ligon, Limon, Lion, Lison, Licon, Simon, Yon, Linton, Leon

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Where is the Liyon family from?

You can see how Liyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liyon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Liyon families living in Arkansas. This was about 52% of all the recorded Liyon's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Liyon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liyon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Liyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liyon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Liyon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Liyon. For the veterans among your Liyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liyon lifespan?

Average Liyon life expectancy in 1971 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liyon 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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