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Fyon Family History

Fyon 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: Yon, Lyon, Pyon, Fron, Ayon, Ryon, Son, Yan, Chon, Kwon

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Where is the Fyon family from?

You can see how Fyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyon family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Fyon family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fyon's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fyon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fyon 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 Fyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sten was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fyon. 100% of Fyon women worked as a Sten.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sten
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Fyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyon 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Fyon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fyon. For the veterans among your Fyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyon lifespan?

Average Fyon life expectancy in 2004 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fyon 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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