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Johannessohn Family History

Johannessohn 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: Johannessen, Johansson, Johannesen, Johannsen, Johannes, Johanson

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Where is the Johannessohn family from?

You can see how Johannessohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johannessohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johannessohn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Johannessohn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Johannessohn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Johannessohn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Johannessohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johannessohn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Johannessohn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Johannessohn. For the veterans among your Johannessohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johannessohn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Johannessohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Johannessohn in 1962 was 76, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johannessohn 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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