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Cilona Family History

Cilona 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, Colona, Corona, Milota, Lona, Cilia, Cione, Colon, Milonas

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Where is the Cilona family from?

You can see how Cilona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cilona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cilona families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cilona's in USA. California had the highest population of Cilona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cilona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cilona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cilona. 100% of Cilona men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Cilona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cilona 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cilona. 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 30 military records available for the last name Cilona. For the veterans among your Cilona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cilona lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cilona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cilona in 1965 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

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