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Jony Family History

Jony 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: Joy, Jong, Tony, Jons, Jory, Jone, Joly, Jon, John, Song

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Where is the Jony family from?

You can see how Jony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jony family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jony family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jony's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Jony families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jony surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jony ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jony. 63% of Jony men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%
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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Jony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jony 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Jony. 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 100 military records available for the last name Jony. For the veterans among your Jony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jony lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Jony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jony in 1968 was 82, and 18 in 2003.

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