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Chilion Family History

Chilion 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: Chilton, Chilson, Hilton, Dhillon, Philson, Hilson, Thirion, Philmon

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Where is the Chilion family from?

You can see how Chilion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chilion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chilion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chilion family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chilion's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chilion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chilion 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 100 census records available for the last name Chilion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilion 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chilion. 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 37 military records available for the last name Chilion. For the veterans among your Chilion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chilion lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Chilion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chilion in 1967 was 79, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chilion 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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