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Jontra Family History

Jontra 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: Bonura, Bonta, Montera, Vondra, Jindra, Poitra, Wondra, Condra, Jonas

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Where is the Jontra family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jontra 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 Jontra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jontra. 82% of Jontra men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Salesman
    19%

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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Jontra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jontra 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jontra. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jontra. For the veterans among your Jontra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jontra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Jontra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Jontra in 1967 was 91, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jontra 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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