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Glona Family History

Glona 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: Lona, Gaona, Grona, Plona, Glowa, Gong, Long, Gioia, Glock, Goda

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Where is the Glona family from?

You can see how Glona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Glona family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Glona families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Glona families living in Cumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Glona's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Glona families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Glona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Glona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Glona. 100% of Glona men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Glona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Glona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Glona 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Glona. 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 24 military records available for the last name Glona. For the veterans among your Glona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Glona lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Glona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Glona in 1969 was 21, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Glona 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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