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Joahonson Family History

Joahonson 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, Johanson, Johnston, Jacobson, Aronson, Johansen, Janson

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Where is the Joahonson family from?

You can see how Joahonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joahonson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joahonson family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joahonson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Joahonson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joahonson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Joahonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joahonson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Joahonson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Joahonson. For the veterans among your Joahonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joahonson lifespan?

Average Joahonson life expectancy in 1991 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joahonson 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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