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Hions Family History

Hions 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: Hirons, Hons, Hong, Hone, Xiong, Hines, Hils, Lins, Hans, Hine

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Where is the Hions family from?

You can see how Hions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hions family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hions families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hions families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hions's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hions families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hions 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 Hions ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hions. 100% of Hions women worked as a Retired.

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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

  • Retired
    100%

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Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Hions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hions 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hions. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hions. For the veterans among your Hions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hions lifespan?

Average Hions life expectancy in 2000 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hions 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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