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Jonilas Family History

Jonilas 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: Jonas, Joncas, Bonifas, Vilas, Douglas, Monica, Jokela, Milas, Jones

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Where is the Jonilas family from?

You can see how Jonilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonilas family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Jonilas families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Jonilas family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonilas's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jonilas families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Jonilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonilas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jonilas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jonilas. For the veterans among your Jonilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonilas lifespan?

Average Jonilas life expectancy in 1972 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonilas 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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