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Jonaitis Family History

Jonaitis Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: patronymic from the personal name Jonas Lithuanian form of Johannes (see John).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jonaitis family from?

You can see how Jonaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonaitis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jonaitis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jonaitis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonaitis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jonaitis families in 1911.
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What did your Jonaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jonaitis. 48% of Jonaitis men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jonaitis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jonaitis were Moulder and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Bartender
    16%
  • Moulder
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Jonaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Jonaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonaitis 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Jonaitis. 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 260 military records available for the last name Jonaitis. For the veterans among your Jonaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonaitis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jonaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jonaitis in 1960 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

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