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Hylon Family History

Hylon 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: Hymon, Hylen, Hulon, Hyson, Hylan, Hylton, Yon, Lyon, Hilton, Heron

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Where is the Hylon family from?

You can see how Hylon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hylon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hylon families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hylon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hylon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Hylon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylon 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hylon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hylon. For the veterans among your Hylon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hylon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hylon in 1974 was 64, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hylon 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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