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Jonlan Family History

Jonlan 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: Conlan, Donlan, Jonas, Jordan, Joslin, Olan, Honan, Holan, Pollan

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Where is the Jonlan family from?

You can see how Jonlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jonlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jonlan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jonlan's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Jonlan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Jonlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonlan 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 immigration records available for the last name Jonlan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jonlan. For the veterans among your Jonlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonlan lifespan?

Average Jonlan life expectancy in 1999 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonlan 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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