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Cyon Family History

Cyon 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: Chon, Yon, Lyon, Pyon, Coon, Ayon, Cron, Ryon, Son, Yan

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Where is the Cyon family from?

You can see how Cyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cyon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Cyon families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cyon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cyon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyon 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 Cyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cyon. 100% of Cyon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Cyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyon 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cyon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cyon. For the veterans among your Cyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyon lifespan?

Average Cyon life expectancy in 1997 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cyon 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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