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Bion Family History

Bion 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: Bon, Bien, Biron, Wion, Sion, Zion, Brion, Dion, Gion, Lion

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Where is the Bion family from?

You can see how Bion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bion families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bion 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 Bion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bion. 100% of Bion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Bion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bion 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Bion. 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 159 military records available for the last name Bion. For the veterans among your Bion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bion lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bion in 1967 was 93, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bion 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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