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Laona Family History

Laona 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: Lona, Gaona, Lana, Long, Lyon, Laska, Rana, Lang, Landa, Leon

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Where is the Laona family from?

You can see how Laona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Laona families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Laona's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laona ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Laona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laona 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Laona. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Laona. For the veterans among your Laona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laona lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Laona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laona in 1984 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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