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Miana Family History

Miana 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: Mina, Mian, Miano, Piana, Diana, Viana, Jiang, Min, Liang, Rana

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Where is the Miana family from?

You can see how Miana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miana family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Miana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Miana families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Miana's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Miana families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miana 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 Miana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miana. 60% of Miana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Miana women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Miana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Miana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miana 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Miana. 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 35 military records available for the last name Miana. For the veterans among your Miana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miana lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Miana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Miana in 1984 was 73, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miana 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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