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Jonsten Family History

Jonsten 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: Josten, Joosten, Osten, Johnston, Kosten, Rosten, Jensen, Holsten

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Where is the Jonsten family from?

You can see how Jonsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonsten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jonsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Jonsten family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonsten's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Jonsten families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Jonsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonsten 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jonsten. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jonsten. For the veterans among your Jonsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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