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Jonsa Family History

Jonsa 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: Jons, Jansa, Jonas, Rosa, Posa, Fonda, Konda, Kosa, Monda, Jones

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Where is the Jonsa family from?

You can see how Jonsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonsa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jonsa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jonsa families living in Kentucky. This was about 58% of all the recorded Jonsa's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Jonsa families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Jonsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonsa 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jonsa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jonsa. For the veterans among your Jonsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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