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Allion Family History

Allion 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: Allison, Allin, Allio, Gallion, Allmon, Allton, Allen, Alton, Allman

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Where is the Allion family from?

You can see how Allion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Allion families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Allion's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Allion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allion 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 Allion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allion. 21% of Allion men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Allion women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allion were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    21%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Servant
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Allion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allion 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Allion. 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 349 military records available for the last name Allion. For the veterans among your Allion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allion lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Allion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Allion in 1957 was 48, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allion 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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