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Jonter Family History

Jonter 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: Jonker, Gonter, Monter, Conter, Porter, Winter, Jenner, Oster, Conte

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Where is the Jonter family from?

You can see how Jonter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jonter families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Jonter families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonter's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Jonter families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Jonter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jonter. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jonter. For the veterans among your Jonter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonter lifespan?

Average Jonter life expectancy in 1978 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonter 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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