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Alayon Family History

Alayon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Canary Islands; Alayón): unexplained. This surname is also common in the Philippines.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alayon family from?

You can see how Alayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alayon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alayon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alayon families living in Washington. This was about 20% of all the recorded Alayon's in USA. Washington and 1 other state had the highest population of Alayon families in 1920.
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What did your Alayon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alayon. 50% of Alayon 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
    50%
  • Labrador
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 799 immigration records available for the last name Alayon. 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 240 military records available for the last name Alayon. For the veterans among your Alayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alayon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Alayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Alayon in 1948 was 29, and 89 in 2004.

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