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Jonese Family History

Jonese 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, Jonas, Mones, Fones, Danese, Boness, Lanese, Jonke, Janes

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Where is the Jonese family from?

You can see how Jonese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonese family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jonese families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Jonese families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jonese's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jonese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonese 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 Jonese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jonese. 50% of Jonese women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Jonese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Jonese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonese 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jonese. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jonese. For the veterans among your Jonese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonese lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Jonese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jonese in 1969 was 19, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jonese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonese 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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