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Vona Family History

Vona Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Bona.

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


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Where is the Vona family from?

You can see how Vona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vona family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Vona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Vona families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vona's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vona families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vona 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 Vona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vona. 37% of Vona men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Vona women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vona were Carpenter and Housemaid.

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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
    37%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Packer
    12%
  • Housemaid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vona 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Vona. 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 481 military records available for the last name Vona. For the veterans among your Vona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vona lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vona in 1955 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vona 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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