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Jonis Family History

Jonis 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: Jonas, Jones, Donis, Jons, Janis, Bonis, Joanis, Ronis, Boris, Danis

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Where is the Jonis family from?

You can see how Jonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jonis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Jonis families living in Bute. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jonis's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Jonis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonis 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 Jonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jonis. 100% of Jonis 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Jonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonis 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Jonis. 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 217 military records available for the last name Jonis. For the veterans among your Jonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jonis in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonis 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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