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Jone Family History

Jone Surname Meaning

English: from a medieval form of the personal name John. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 鐘 see Zhong

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


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Where is the Jone family from?

You can see how Jone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 197 Jone families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Jone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jone families in 1891.
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What did your Jone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jone. 55% of Jone men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Jone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jone were Painter and Shop Assistant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    55%
  • Bricklayer
    28%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Jone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jone 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Jone. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Jone. For the veterans among your Jone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jone in 1963 was 42, and 23 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jone 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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