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Ilion Family History

Ilion 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: Lion, Irion, Filion, Lyon, Hilton, Dillon, Alton, Leon, Elton, Lin

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Where is the Ilion family from?

You can see how Ilion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ilion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ilion family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ilion's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ilion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilion 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 Ilion ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils De Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ilion. 100% of Ilion men worked as a Fils De Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Fils De Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Ilion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilion 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ilion. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ilion. For the veterans among your Ilion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilion lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Ilion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ilion in 1969 was 74, and 32 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilion 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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