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Gaona Name Meaning

Basque: variant of Gauna .

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


Similar surnames: Gauna, Gaunt, Lona, Rana, Anna, Gan, Gajda, Gaeta, Garon, Gasca

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Where is the Gaona family from?

You can see how Gaona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gaona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Gaona families living in Texas. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gaona's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gaona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaona. 57% of Gaona 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
    57%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Field Laborer
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gaona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaona 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gaona. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Gaona. For the veterans among your Gaona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaona lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gaona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gaona in 1957 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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