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Jonagin Family History

Jonagin 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: Dunagin, Jonason, Jarnagin, Jonas, Joslin, Jonathan, Longino, Nagi

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You can see how Jonagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonagin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jonagin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jonagin family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonagin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jonagin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Jonagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonagin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jonagin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jonagin. For the veterans among your Jonagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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