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Mion Family History

Mion Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Mione. French: nickname from Old French mion ‘small insignificant’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mion family from?

You can see how Mion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Mion families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mion's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mion. 36% of Mion 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
    36%
  • Tile Setter
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Mason
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mion 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 991 immigration records available for the last name Mion. 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 692 military records available for the last name Mion. For the veterans among your Mion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mion lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mion in 1962 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

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