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Lona Family History

Lona Surname Meaning

Spanish and Catalan: possibly a nickname or a metonymic occupational name from lona ‘canvas’ a derivative of Olonne the name of a town on the Atlantic coast of France that was noted in the 17th century for its production of canvas.

Italian: habitational name from Lona-Lases in Trentino-Alto Adige.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Lona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lona family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Lona families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lona's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lona families in 1891.
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What did your Lona ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lona. 90% of Lona women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Duties
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lona. 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 315 military records available for the last name Lona. For the veterans among your Lona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lona lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lona in 1962 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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