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Joness Family History

Joness 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, Boness, Jonas, Ness, Mones, Fones, Urness, Lyness, Holness

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Where is the Joness family from?

You can see how Joness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joness family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Joness family living in Cardiganshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Joness's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Joness families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joness 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 Joness ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joness. 100% of Joness 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 839 census records available for the last name Joness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joness 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Joness. 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 552 military records available for the last name Joness. For the veterans among your Joness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joness lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Joness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Joness in 1970 was 93, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joness 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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