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Joneson Family History

Joneson 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: Jonsson, Jonson, Jonason, Jones, Johnson, Arneson, Oveson, Okeson

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Where is the Joneson family from?

You can see how Joneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joneson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Joneson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Joneson families living in Northumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Joneson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Joneson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joneson 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 Joneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joneson. 100% of Joneson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Joneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joneson 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 Joneson. 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 526 military records available for the last name Joneson. For the veterans among your Joneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joneson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Joneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Joneson in 1952 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joneson 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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