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Jonel Family History

Jonel 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, Jovel, Joel, Jone, Jonas, Borel, Hone, Jobe, Nobel, Tone

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Where is the Jonel family from?

You can see how Jonel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jonel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Jonel family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonel's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Jonel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonel 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 Jonel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jonel. 100% of Jonel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Jonel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonel 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Jonel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jonel. For the veterans among your Jonel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Jonel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jonel in 1973 was 87, and 91 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonel 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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