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Joanson Family History

Joanson 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, Janson, Jonson, Johanson, Jeanson, Jason, Johnston, Branson

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Where is the Joanson family from?

You can see how Joanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joanson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Joanson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Joanson family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joanson's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Joanson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joanson 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 Joanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joanson. 100% of Joanson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Joanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Joanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joanson 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Joanson. 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 55 military records available for the last name Joanson. For the veterans among your Joanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joanson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Joanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Joanson in 1968 was 82, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joanson 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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