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Persona Family History

Persona 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: Person, Persons, Perona, Parson, Parsons, Perron, Pesola, Merson

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Where is the Persona family from?

You can see how Persona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Persona families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Persona's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Persona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persona 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 Persona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Persona. 50% of Persona men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Brick Layer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Persona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persona 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Persona. 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 4 military records available for the last name Persona. For the veterans among your Persona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Persona lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Persona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Persona in 1979 was 73, and 95 in 1999.

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