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Jonnston Family History

Jonnston 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: Johnston, Johnson, Jonasson, Jonsson, Jonson, Jonason, Johnstone

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Where is the Jonnston family from?

You can see how Jonnston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonnston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jonnston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Jonnston family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonnston's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Jonnston families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Jonnston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonnston 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Jonnston. 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 34 military records available for the last name Jonnston. For the veterans among your Jonnston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonnston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Jonnston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jonnston in 1965 was 74, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonnston 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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