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Jons Family History

Jons Surname Meaning

Danish and Swedish (Jöns): from a shortened form of the personal name Johannes (see John).

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


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You can see how Jons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Jons families living in British Columbia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Jons's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jons families in 1911.
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What did your Jons ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jons. 100% of Jons men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Jons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jons 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Jons. 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 669 military records available for the last name Jons. For the veterans among your Jons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jons lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jons in 1965 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jons 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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