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Johanna Family History

Johanna 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: Johanns, Johann, Hanna, Yohannan, Khanna, Johanek, Behanna, Johannes

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Where is the Johanna family from?

You can see how Johanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johanna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Johanna families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Johanna family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Johanna's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Johanna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johanna 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 Johanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Johanna. 100% of Johanna 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 Johanna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Johanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johanna 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Johanna. 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 190 military records available for the last name Johanna. For the veterans among your Johanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johanna lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Johanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Johanna in 1971 was 80, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johanna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johanna 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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