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Jonkis Family History

Jonkis 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, Joki, Jones, Donais, Jonker, Sonkin, Jenks, Donis, Jonke

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Where is the Jonkis family from?

You can see how Jonkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonkis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jonkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jonkis families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jonkis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jonkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonkis 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 50 census records available for the last name Jonkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonkis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jonkis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jonkis. For the veterans among your Jonkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonkis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Jonkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jonkis in 1969 was 71, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonkis 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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