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Jontar Family History

Jontar 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: Jonas, Montag, Bonar, Kotar, Loncar, Bonta, Jonker, Gonter, Pintar

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Where is the Jontar family from?

You can see how Jontar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jontar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jontar families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Jontar families living in Angus. This was about 63% of all the recorded Jontar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Jontar families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Jontar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jontar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jontar. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jontar. For the veterans among your Jontar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jontar lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Jontar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jontar in 1984 was 77, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jontar 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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