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Jonsen Family History

Jonsen 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: Jensen, Jansen, Johnsen, Monsen, Jonson, Olsen, Osen, Jones, Gansen

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Where is the Jonsen family from?

You can see how Jonsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonsen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jonsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Jonsen families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Jonsen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jonsen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonsen 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 Jonsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jonsen. 30% of Jonsen men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Jonsen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jonsen were Painter and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

What Jonsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jonsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonsen 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Jonsen. 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 282 military records available for the last name Jonsen. For the veterans among your Jonsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Jonsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jonsen in 1968 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonsen 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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