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Jonisch Family History

Jonisch 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: Janisch, Benisch, Jockisch, Jentsch, Hanisch, Janish, Jonas, Polich

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Where is the Jonisch family from?

You can see how Jonisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jonisch family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jonisch's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jonisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonisch 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 30 census records available for the last name Jonisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonisch 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 Jonisch. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jonisch. For the veterans among your Jonisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonisch lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Jonisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jonisch in 1982 was 35, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonisch 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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