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Schion Family History

Schion 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: Schoon, Schon, Chon, Chin, Schild, Schein, Shin, Schoen, Schwan

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Where is the Schion family from?

You can see how Schion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schion family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schion families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schion family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Schion's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Schion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schion 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 132 census records available for the last name Schion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schion 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Schion. 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 13 military records available for the last name Schion. For the veterans among your Schion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schion lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Schion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schion in 1975 was 63, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schion 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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