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Johannis Family History

Johannis 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, Yohannes, Joanis, Johann, Hannis, Johanning, Annis

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Where is the Johannis family from?

You can see how Johannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johannis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Johannis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Johannis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Johannis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Johannis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johannis 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 Johannis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johannis. 100% of Johannis men worked as a Painter and 100% of Johannis women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Johannis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Johannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johannis 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Johannis. 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 342 military records available for the last name Johannis. For the veterans among your Johannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johannis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Johannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Johannis in 1969 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johannis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johannis 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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