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Joenson Family History

Joenson 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, Jenson, Jonson, Joelson, Benson, Johnston, Stenson, Sorenson

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Where is the Joenson family from?

You can see how Joenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joenson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Joenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Joenson family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joenson's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Joenson families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joenson 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 123 census records available for the last name Joenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joenson 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Joenson. 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 137 military records available for the last name Joenson. For the veterans among your Joenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joenson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Joenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Joenson in 1974 was 82, and 78 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joenson 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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