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Jonason Family History

Jonason Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Jonasson or Norwegian Danish and North German Jonassen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Jonason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonason family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jonason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jonason families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jonason's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jonason families in 1891.
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What did your Jonason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jonason. 100% of Jonason women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jonason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonason 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Jonason. 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 232 military records available for the last name Jonason. For the veterans among your Jonason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jonason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jonason in 1963 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonason 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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