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Iana Family History

Iana 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: Rana, Dana, Piana, Lana, Diana, Kana, Viana, Vana, Hana, Wang

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Where is the Iana family from?

You can see how Iana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Iana families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Iana's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Iana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iana 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 94 census records available for the last name Iana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iana 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Iana. 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 11 military records available for the last name Iana. For the veterans among your Iana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iana lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1980, in the United States, Iana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Iana in 1974 was 92, and 89 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iana 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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