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Jonice Family History

Jonice 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: Janice, Joice, Ponce, Nice, Joyce, Monica, Eunice, Conine, Honick

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Where is the Jonice family from?

You can see how Jonice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonice family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jonice families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Jonice family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonice's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Jonice families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonice 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 Jonice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jonice. 100% of Jonice men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Jonice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Jonice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonice 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jonice. 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 30 military records available for the last name Jonice. For the veterans among your Jonice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonice lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Jonice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jonice in 1972 was 50, and 49 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jonice

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonice 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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