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Jontry Family History

Jontry 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: Santry, Monty, Ventry, Kontny, Gentry, Mondry, Montroy, Goltry, Jory

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Where is the Jontry family from?

You can see how Jontry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jontry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jontry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Jontry families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jontry's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Jontry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jontry 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 185 census records available for the last name Jontry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jontry 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 Jontry. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jontry. For the veterans among your Jontry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jontry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Jontry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jontry in 1964 was 82, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jontry 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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