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Jonkers Family History

Jonkers 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: Jonker, Yonkers, Jones, Wonders, Conyers, Junker, Jonke, Donker

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Where is the Jonkers family from?

You can see how Jonkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonkers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jonkers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jonkers family living in Kent. This was about 8% of all the recorded Jonkers's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jonkers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonkers 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 Jonkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jonkers. 100% of Jonkers 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Jonkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonkers 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Jonkers. 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 102 military records available for the last name Jonkers. For the veterans among your Jonkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonkers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Jonkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jonkers in 1968 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonkers 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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