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Jonessen Family History

Jonessen 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: Jonassen, Jessen, Nessen, Von Essen, Tonnessen, Janssen, Jonasson

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Where is the Jonessen family from?

You can see how Jonessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonessen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jonessen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jonessen families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonessen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jonessen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Jonessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonessen 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jonessen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jonessen. For the veterans among your Jonessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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