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Joson Name Meaning

Filipino: Chinese Filipino surname formed with Chinese 孫 or sūn ‘grandchild’ as the second element. The first element is usually a reference to birth order or a prominent characteristic of the person.

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


Similar surnames: Jason, Jonson, Jodon, Jobson, John, Son, Elson, Joslin, Noon, Boston

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You can see how Joson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Joson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Joson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Joson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Joson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joson 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Joson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 47 military records available for the last name Joson. For the veterans among your Joson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Joson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Joson in 1978 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

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