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Jonny Family History

Jonny 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: Jenny, Bonny, John, Jonas, Penny, Denny, Kenny, Monty, Bondy, Nonn

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Where is the Jonny family from?

You can see how Jonny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jonny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jonny family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jonny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jonny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonny 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 Jonny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Boys Nist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jonny. 50% of Jonny women worked as a Boys Nist.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Boys Nist
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Jonny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Jonny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonny 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Jonny. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jonny. For the veterans among your Jonny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonny lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Jonny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jonny in 1977 was 42, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jonny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonny 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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