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Jonet Family History

Jonet Name 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: Jones, Monet, Bonet, Gonet, Janet, Jone, Jonas, Donat, Hone, Jobe

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Where is the Jonet family from?

You can see how Jonet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jonet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Jonet families living in Wisconsin. This was about 85% of all the recorded Jonet's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jonet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jonet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jonet. 48% of Jonet men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jonet women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Jonet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonet 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Jonet. 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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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Jonet. For the veterans among your Jonet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jonet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jonet in 1963 was 78, and 95 in 2004.

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