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Rions Family History

Rions 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: Rios, Rion, Rong, Ross, Roos, Ring, Xiong, Ros, Ries, Rinne

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Where is the Rions family from?

You can see how Rions families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rions family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rions families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rions family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rions's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rions families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rions 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 Rions ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Usher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rions. 100% of Rions men worked as an Usher.

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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

  • Usher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Rions. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rions 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 Rions. 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 203 military records available for the last name Rions. For the veterans among your Rions ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rions lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Rions life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rions in 1966 was 72, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rions 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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