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Johannas Family History

Johannas 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, Johannes, Yohannan, Yohannes, Johann, Bohannan, Jonas, Hanna

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Where is the Johannas family from?

You can see how Johannas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johannas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Johannas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Johannas families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Johannas's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Johannas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johannas 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 Johannas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Johannas. 46% of Johannas men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    28%

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Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Johannas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johannas 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Johannas. 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 52 military records available for the last name Johannas. For the veterans among your Johannas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johannas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Johannas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Johannas in 1966 was 84, and 89 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johannas 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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