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Jonestone Family History

Jonestone 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: Finestone, Johnstone, Goldstone, Johnston, Vanstone, Freestone

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Where is the Jonestone family from?

You can see how Jonestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonestone family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Jonestone families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonestone's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Jonestone families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonestone 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 17 census records available for the last name Jonestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonestone 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jonestone. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jonestone. For the veterans among your Jonestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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