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Arion Family History

Arion 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: Ardon, Brion, Irion, Arbon, Armon, Rion, Arian, Marion, Aron, Erion

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Where is the Arion family from?

You can see how Arion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Arion family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arion's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Arion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arion 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 Arion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arion. 20% of Arion men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Arion women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arion were Clerk and None.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • None
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arion 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Arion. 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 125 military records available for the last name Arion. For the veterans among your Arion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arion lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Arion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arion in 1947 was 56, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arion 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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