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Iova Family History

Iova 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: Cova, Nova, Bova, Sova, Boda, Mora, Ida, Love, Rosa, Gioia

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Where is the Iova family from?

You can see how Iova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iova family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Iova families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Iova's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Iova families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iova surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Iova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iova 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Iova. 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 13 military records available for the last name Iova. For the veterans among your Iova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iova lifespan?

Average Iova life expectancy in 1969 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iova 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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