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Ioa Family History

Ioa 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: Ida, Joa, Iha, Ira, Isa, Noa, Ion, Roa, Son, Ko

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Where is the Ioa family from?

You can see how Ioa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ioa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ioa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ioa family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ioa's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ioa families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Ioa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ioa 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ioa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ioa. For the veterans among your Ioa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ioa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ioa 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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