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Jonkman Family History

Jonkman 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: Monkman, Jackman, Workman, Rockman, Oakman, Kolkman, Cockman, Hockman

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Where is the Jonkman family from?

You can see how Jonkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonkman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jonkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jonkman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonkman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jonkman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jonkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jonkman. 50% of Jonkman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jonkman women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Jonkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Jonkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonkman 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Jonkman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Jonkman. For the veterans among your Jonkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonkman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jonkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jonkman in 1958 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonkman 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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