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Jjones Family History

Jjones 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: Jones, Jonas, Mones, Fones, Janes, Jons, Rones, Jines, Bones, Joles

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Where is the Jjones family from?

You can see how Jjones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jjones family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jjones families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jjones family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jjones's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Jjones families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jjones 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 Jjones ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jjones. 100% of Jjones women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jjones family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Jjones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jjones 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jjones. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Jjones. For the veterans among your Jjones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jjones lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Jjones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jjones in 1983 was 53, and 63 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jjones

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jjones 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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