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Early Origins of the Chion family

The surname Chion was first found in Provence where this illustrious family held a family seat since ancient times.

Early History of the Chion family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chion research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1480, 1582, 1629, 1692, 1724 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Chion History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chion Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Chion, Chyon, Chiont, Chions, Chiond, Chyont, Chyons, Chyond, Scion, Syon, Sciont, Scions, Sciond, Syont, Syons, Syond, Scyon, Scyons, Scyont and many more.

Early Notables of the Chion family

Notable amongst the names at this time was

  • Charles Chion, Mayor and Councillor General of Crest during the 1800's

Migration of the Chion family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mrs. John Shionn settled in New Jersey in 1678.


Contemporary Notables of the name Chion (post 1700) +

  • Michel Chion (b. 1947), composer of experimental music


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