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Wilion Family History

Wilion 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: Wilton, Wilson, Filion, Wilbon, Hilton, Dillon, Winton, Milton

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Where is the Wilion family from?

You can see how Wilion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wilion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Wilion family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilion's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Wilion families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Wilion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilion 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wilion. 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 45 military records available for the last name Wilion. For the veterans among your Wilion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilion lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Wilion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wilion in 1968 was 84, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilion 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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