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Danion Family History

Danion 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: Danton, Canion, Danon, Danson, Manion, Danison, Daniel, Damian

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Where is the Danion family from?

You can see how Danion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Danion families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Danion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Danion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danion 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 174 census records available for the last name Danion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danion 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Danion. 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 44 military records available for the last name Danion. For the veterans among your Danion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danion lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Danion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Danion in 1957 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danion 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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