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Thona Family History

Thona 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: Thon, Thoma, Thong, Thone, Tong, Hong, Chon, Chong, Thomas, Thor

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Where is the Thona family from?

You can see how Thona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thona family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Thona family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thona's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Thona families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thona 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 Thona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thona. 100% of Thona men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Thona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thona 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Thona. 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 8 military records available for the last name Thona. For the veterans among your Thona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thona lifespan?

Average Thona life expectancy in 2001 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thona 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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