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Jonath Family History

Jonath 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: Ponath, Donath, Jonas, Donat, Jonathan, Donato, Monat, Porath, Onate

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Where is the Jonath family from?

You can see how Jonath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonath family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jonath families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Jonath family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonath's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Jonath families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonath 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 139 census records available for the last name Jonath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonath 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Jonath. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jonath. For the veterans among your Jonath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonath lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Jonath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jonath in 1969 was 79, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonath 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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