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Jonse Family History

Jonse 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: Jonke, Jons, Jose, Jone, Honse, Jonas, Rose, House, Ponce, Fosse

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Where is the Jonse family from?

You can see how Jonse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jonse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jonse family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonse's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jonse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonse 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 Jonse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jonse. 100% of Jonse 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 732 census records available for the last name Jonse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonse 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Jonse. 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 104 military records available for the last name Jonse. For the veterans among your Jonse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Jonse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jonse in 1970 was 80, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonse 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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