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Joaness Family History

Joaness 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: Jones, Holness, Boness, Fodness, Janes, Osness, Otness, Rogness

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joaness 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 Joaness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joaness. 100% of Joaness men worked as a Farming.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Joaness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joaness 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 Joaness. 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 military records available for the last name Joaness. For the veterans among your Joaness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joaness lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Joaness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Joaness in 1981 was 83, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joaness 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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