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Jonner Family History

Jonner 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: Jenner, Bonner, Fonner, Conner, Jonker, Donner, Johner, Sonner

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Where is the Jonner family from?

You can see how Jonner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jonner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Jonner family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jonner's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jonner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Jonner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonner 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Jonner. 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 46 military records available for the last name Jonner. For the veterans among your Jonner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonner 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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