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Jounson Family History

Jounson 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: Johnson, Jonson, Johnston, Courson, Brunson, Pousson, Coulson, Monson

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Where is the Jounson family from?

You can see how Jounson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jounson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Jounson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jounson families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jounson's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jounson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Jounson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jounson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jounson. 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 46 military records available for the last name Jounson. For the veterans among your Jounson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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