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Jhonston Family History

Jhonston 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: Johnston, Holston, Houston, Hogston, Jonsson, Bronston, Jonson

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Where is the Jhonston family from?

You can see how Jhonston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jhonston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jhonston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jhonston family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jhonston's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Jhonston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jhonston 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 Jhonston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jhonston. 58% of Jhonston 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Jhonston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jhonston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jhonston 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Jhonston. 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 42 military records available for the last name Jhonston. For the veterans among your Jhonston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jhonston lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Jhonston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jhonston in 1995 was 60, and 52 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jhonston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jhonston 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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