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Erion Family History

Erion Surname Meaning

German: variant of Irion.

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


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Where is the Erion family from?

You can see how Erion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Erion families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Erion's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Erion families in 1891.
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What did your Erion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erion. 32% of Erion men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Erion women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erion were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Erion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erion 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Erion. 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 508 military records available for the last name Erion. For the veterans among your Erion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erion lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Erion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Erion in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erion 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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