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Joanou Family History

Joanou 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: Janos, Ioannou, Joanis, Janow, John, Jonas, Jiang, Jacob, Jason, Kano

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Joanou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joanou 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Joanou. 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 41 military records available for the last name Joanou. For the veterans among your Joanou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joanou lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Joanou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Joanou in 1961 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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