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Ionas Family History

Ionas 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: Jonas, Lonas, Donat, Minas, Kotas, Bonar, Riojas, Mones, Panas, Fones

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Ionas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ionas 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ionas. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Ionas. For the veterans among your Ionas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ionas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Ionas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ionas in 1979 was 85, and 16 in 1999.

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