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Jonyer Family History

Jonyer 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: Jonker, Conyer, Gonyer, Jenner, Confer, Bonner, Junger, Goyer, Fonner

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Where is the Jonyer family from?

You can see how Jonyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jonyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jonyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jonyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jonyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Jonyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonyer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jonyer. 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 military records available for the last name Jonyer. For the veterans among your Jonyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonyer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Jonyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jonyer in 1970 was 68, and 64 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonyer 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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