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Joner Family History

Joner 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: Jones, Jonker, Boner, Johner, Doner, Joiner, Honer, Loner, Toner

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Where is the Joner family from?

You can see how Joner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Joner families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Joner's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Joner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joner 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 Joner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joner. 100% of Joner 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Joner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joner 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Joner. 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 249 military records available for the last name Joner. For the veterans among your Joner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Joner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Joner in 1952 was 24, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joner 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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