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Jongema Family History

Jongema 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: Jongsma, Bonnema, Jokela, Junger, Jones, Monge, Jungels, Jong, Longe

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Jongema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jongema 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jongema. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jongema. For the veterans among your Jongema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jongema lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Jongema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jongema in 1968 was 77, and 66 in 2001.

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