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Ioia Family History

Ioia 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: Gioia, Noia, Toia, Coia, Boda, Mora, Ida, Rosa, Xia, Bora

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Where is the Ioia family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ioia 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 Ioia ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Ioia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ioia 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Ioia. 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 82 military records available for the last name Ioia. For the veterans among your Ioia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ioia lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ioia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ioia in 1971 was 48, and 80 in 2003.

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