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Olona Family History

Olona 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, Plona, Colona, Orona, Long, Oliva, Corona, Olan, Korona, Loza

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Where is the Olona family from?

You can see how Olona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Olona families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Olona families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Olona's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Olona families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olona 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 Olona ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Olona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olona 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 Olona. 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 195 military records available for the last name Olona. For the veterans among your Olona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olona lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Olona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Olona in 1969 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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