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Elona Family History

Elona Name 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: Celona, Lona, Plona, Long, Elton, Elson, Melena, Eland, Eldon, Loza

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Where is the Elona family from?

You can see how Elona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elona family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elona's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Elona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elona ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elona ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Elona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elona 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Elona. 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 7 military records available for the last name Elona. For the veterans among your Elona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elona lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Elona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elona in 1971 was 67, and 73 in 1999.

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