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Gjonnes Family History

Gjonnes 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: Jones, Tronnes, Johnes, Joynes, Joines, Goynes, Goines, Bonnes, Jonas

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Where is the Gjonnes family from?

You can see how Gjonnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjonnes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gjonnes families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjonnes's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Gjonnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjonnes 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 Gjonnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gjonnes. 100% of Gjonnes men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gjonnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjonnes 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gjonnes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gjonnes. For the veterans among your Gjonnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjonnes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Gjonnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gjonnes in 1965 was 86, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjonnes 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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