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Jonnesen Family History

Jonnesen 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: Tonnesen, Tonnessen, Johnsen, Jonassen, Johannesen, Jones, Sonnen

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Where is the Jonnesen family from?

You can see how Jonnesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonnesen family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jonnesen family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonnesen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Jonnesen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Jonnesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonnesen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Jonnesen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jonnesen. For the veterans among your Jonnesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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