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Dion Family History

Dion Name Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Thiodo derived from theud ‘people’. French: habitational name from any of various places called Dion or Dions all apparently derived from the Gaulish element divon- ‘(sacred) spring’. Altered form of French Guyon reflecting the specific former French Canadian pronunciation of the initial G- followed by a vowel. Compare Deon 1 and Deyo

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Don, Lion, Rion, Deon, Gion, Sion, Heon, Wion, Dizon, Zion

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Where is the Dion family from?

You can see how Dion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,569 Dion families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Dion's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dion families in 1911.
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What did your Dion ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Religieuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dion. 24% of Dion men worked as a Cultivateur and 10% of Dion women worked as a Religieuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dion were Labourer and Couturire. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    10%
  • Commis
    9%
  • Modiste
    8%
  • Couturire
    7%
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Census Records

There are 93,000 census records available for the last name Dion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dion 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Dion. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Dion. For the veterans among your Dion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dion lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dion in 1943 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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