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Joncas Family History

Joncas Surname Meaning

French (southern): topographic name from Occitan jouncas ‘place where there is an abundance of rushes reeds’ (ultimately derived from Latin juncus ‘rush reed’); or a habitational name from (Le) Joncas the name of several places in the southwestern part of France.

This surname is very rare in France. Compare Junco.

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


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Where is the Joncas family from?

You can see how Joncas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joncas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Joncas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 502 Joncas families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Joncas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Joncas families in 1911.
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What did your Joncas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Joncas. 26% of Joncas men worked as a Journalier and 43% of Joncas women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joncas were Farmer and Employee.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    26%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    43%
  • Revenue
    29%
  • Employee
    29%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Joncas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joncas 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Joncas. 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 751 military records available for the last name Joncas. For the veterans among your Joncas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joncas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Joncas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Joncas in 1962 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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