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Jonnis Family History

Jonnis 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: Joanis, Dennis, Jonas, Annis, Jones, Donais, Kennis, Monnig, Tennis

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Where is the Jonnis family from?

You can see how Jonnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonnis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jonnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jonnis families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jonnis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jonnis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Jonnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonnis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jonnis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jonnis. For the veterans among your Jonnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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