Lyons, Loyan

[Vicki Lyons]

I am looking for sister to my great-grandfather, Oscar (Axel) Lyons.  Her name was Hildur Loyan from Flen, Sweden.  She was born in 1880 and was a teacher.  She cared for my great-grandfathers parents (there names are not known).  They, however, did sell their home in Asle (?) in 1934/1935.

[Christina Holmér-Gunnerfält]

Vicki,
 
The name Lyon or Loyan are not Swedish names. Maybe her last name was the unknown name of the parents to your great-grandfather. As I understand it your Hildur lived in Sweden and cared for your great-grandfathers parents here. Could it not be that your great-grandfather Oscar took the name Lyons when he arrived to the States. If you have more information on when Oscar Lyons arrived in the Stated, maybe someone could help you out.

[Stefan Lejon]

My ancestors americanised their names when they
arrived to America. They were born Lejon here,
but over there they became Lion, Lyon and Lyons.

[Monica Warnstam]

Vicki,
My husband's relatives Leijon from Asa, Småland emigrated to Kansas City, MO and changed their surname to Lyon.
Your great grandfather might have had a soldier name, maybe Lejon or Leijon. That may not mean his sister had the same surname. I tried to find Hildur, but without succes.  
We need to know when and where your grandfather was born to be able to help.
 
Regards
Monica

[Ingemar Gollungberg]

Dear Vicki,
 
In 1902 on October 4 arrived a young girl from Sweden with the Cunard line ship Campania from Liverpool. Her name was Hildar Lejon. On the ship manifest she is named as 16 years old from Sweden.
(no parrish I am afraid). She does not fit exactly with your Hildur who should have been born 1880, but who knows.
 
You can find theese information on the Ellis Island pages.
 
Best regards
Ingemar Gollungberg

[Lena Thelin]

Hello Vicky,
 
What year and where did your great-grandfather live when he was born. Maybe thats easier to find.
Lena