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Jonswold Family History

Jonswold 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: Oswald, Gronewold, Console, Griswold, Von Wald, Konold, Honold

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Where is the Jonswold family from?

You can see how Jonswold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonswold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jonswold family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jonswold's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jonswold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonswold 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 24 census records available for the last name Jonswold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonswold 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jonswold. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jonswold. For the veterans among your Jonswold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonswold lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Jonswold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jonswold in 1970 was 68, and 89 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonswold 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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