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Jontow Family History

Jontow 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: Kontos, Ponto, Ponton, Contos, Conto, Monto, Janow, Konow, Jonson

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Where is the Jontow family from?

You can see how Jontow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jontow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jontow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jontow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jontow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jontow 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 38 census records available for the last name Jontow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jontow 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jontow. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jontow. For the veterans among your Jontow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jontow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Jontow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jontow in 1979 was 89, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jontow 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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