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Zona Family History

Zona Surname Meaning

Italian:: from a feminine pet form of a personal name ending in -zone(see Zone). topographic name from zona ‘zone area’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zona family from?

You can see how Zona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Zona families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zona's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zona families in 1911.
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What did your Zona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zona. 31% of Zona men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Zona women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zona were New Worker and Inspector.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Waiter
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Stitcher
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Inspector
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zona 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zona. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zona. For the veterans among your Zona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zona lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zona in 1962 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zona ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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