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Jonan Family History

Jonan 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: Jonas, Honan, Jonak, Ronan, Onan, Yonan, John, Donat, Mohan, Jordan

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Where is the Jonan family from?

You can see how Jonan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jonan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Jonan families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jonan's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jonan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonan 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 Jonan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jonan. 72% of Jonan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jonan women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Jonan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Jonan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonan 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Jonan. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jonan. For the veterans among your Jonan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Jonan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jonan in 1987 was 90, and 44 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jonan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonan 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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