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Jonsom Family History

Jonsom 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: Jonson, Johnson, Bossom, Folsom, Jons, Monson, Janson, Jenson, Ransom

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Where is the Jonsom family from?

You can see how Jonsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jonsom families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Jonsom family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonsom's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Jonsom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Jonsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonsom 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jonsom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jonsom. For the veterans among your Jonsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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