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Jonea Family History

Jonea Surname 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: Jones, Honea, Jone, Jonas, Hone, Jobe, Tone, Jokela, Fonda, Mones

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Where is the Jonea family from?

You can see how Jonea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jonea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Jonea families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jonea's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jonea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonea 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 Jonea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jonea. 60% of Jonea men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jonea women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jonea were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Jonea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jonea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonea 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jonea. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jonea. For the veterans among your Jonea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonea lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Jonea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jonea in 2000 was 66, and 54 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jonea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonea 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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