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Walion Family History

Walion 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: Walton, Walin, Waldon, Alton, Tallon, Halton, Salmon, Malin, Falcon

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Where is the Walion family from?

You can see how Walion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Walion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Walion families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Walion's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Walion families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Walion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walion 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Walion. 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 42 military records available for the last name Walion. For the veterans among your Walion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walion lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Walion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Walion in 1973 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walion 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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