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Johanesen Family History

Johanesen 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: Johansen, Johannsen, Johannesen, Johnsen, Johansson, Johannessen

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Where is the Johanesen family from?

You can see how Johanesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johanesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Johanesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Johanesen families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Johanesen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Johanesen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johanesen 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 Johanesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johanesen. 100% of Johanesen men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Johanesen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Johanesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Johanesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johanesen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Johanesen. 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 107 military records available for the last name Johanesen. For the veterans among your Johanesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johanesen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Johanesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Johanesen in 1965 was 74, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johanesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johanesen 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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