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Iona Family History

Iona 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, Dona, Mona, Bona, Cona, Ion, Zona, Vona, Song, Rong

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Where is the Iona family from?

You can see how Iona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Iona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Iona family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Iona's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Iona families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iona 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 Iona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iona. 50% of Iona men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Iona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Iona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iona 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Iona. 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 122 military records available for the last name Iona. For the veterans among your Iona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iona lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Iona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Iona in 1967 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iona 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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