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Jonus Family History

Jonus 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: Jonas, Jones, Bonus, Jons, Janus, Mones, Fones, Jesus, Jong, Bogus

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Where is the Jonus family from?

You can see how Jonus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jonus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jonus family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jonus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonus 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 Jonus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jonus. 60% of Jonus men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Speeder Tender
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jonus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonus 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Jonus. 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 142 military records available for the last name Jonus. For the veterans among your Jonus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jonus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jonus in 1964 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jonus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonus 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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