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Jonnson Family History

Jonnson 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: Johnson, Jonsson, Jonson, Jonason, Johnston, Monson, Janson, Jansson

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Where is the Jonnson family from?

You can see how Jonnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonnson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jonnson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Jonnson family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jonnson's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Jonnson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonnson 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 Jonnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jonnson. 100% of Jonnson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jonnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonnson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jonnson. 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 551 military records available for the last name Jonnson. For the veterans among your Jonnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonnson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Jonnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jonnson in 1969 was 48, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jonnson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonnson 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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