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Joannis Family History

Joannis 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: Joanis, Annis, Janis, Grannis, Johanns, Hannis, Mannis, Johannes

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Where is the Joannis family from?

You can see how Joannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joannis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Joannis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Joannis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Joannis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Joannis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joannis 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 241 census records available for the last name Joannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joannis 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Joannis. 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 631 military records available for the last name Joannis. For the veterans among your Joannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joannis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Joannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Joannis in 1977 was 31, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joannis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joannis 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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