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Origins of the Jone surname

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We have a total number of 7581 records for people with the last name Jone.

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Where do most Jones live?

In 1921, most Jones lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Jones

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,760 records for the Jone surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Jones most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Jone first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Jones

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jones in 1921
Dressmaker

51

Domestic Servant

45

House Servant

40

Servant

34

General Servant Domestic

33

Common Male occupations for Jones in 1921
Coal Miner

69

General Labourer

35

Farmer

29

Agricultural Labourer

27

Farm Hands

23

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