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Chyon Family History

Chyon 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: Chon, Cho, Chong, Yon, Lyon, Chen, Caron, Hyun, Chao, Choe

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Where is the Chyon family from?

You can see how Chyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Chyon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Chyon family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chyon's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Chyon families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Chyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyon 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 Chyon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chyon. For the veterans among your Chyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyon lifespan?

Average Chyon life expectancy in 1983 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyon 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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