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Elyon Family History

Elyon 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: Lyon, Elton, Elson, Eldon, Elbon, Yon, Alton, Leon, Kenyon, Ellen

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Where is the Elyon family from?

You can see how Elyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elyon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Elyon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Elyon family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Elyon's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Elyon families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Elyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elyon 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 immigration records available for the last name Elyon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elyon. For the veterans among your Elyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elyon lifespan?

Average Elyon life expectancy in 1969 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elyon 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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