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Jhnson Family History

Jhnson 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: Johnson, Janson, Jenson, Jonson, Benson, Jason, Johnston, Anson

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Where is the Jhnson family from?

You can see how Jhnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jhnson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jhnson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jhnson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jhnson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jhnson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jhnson 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 Jhnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jhnson. 27% of Jhnson men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Jhnson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jhnson were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    46%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Cook
    28%

What Jhnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Jhnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jhnson 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jhnson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Jhnson. For the veterans among your Jhnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jhnson lifespan?

Average Jhnson life expectancy in 1998 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jhnson 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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