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Scion Family History

Scion 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: Sion, Schon, Son, Chon, Simon, Shin, Schoen, Stien, Sison, Spoon

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Where is the Scion family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scion. 72% of Scion men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Chauffeur
    29%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Scion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scion 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Scion. 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 9 military records available for the last name Scion. For the veterans among your Scion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scion lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Scion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scion in 1990 was 80, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scion 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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