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Johannisson Family History

Johannisson 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: Johansson, Johannessen, Johannsen, Johannesen, Johanson, Johnston

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Where is the Johannisson family from?

You can see how Johannisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johannisson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Johannisson families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Johannisson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Johannisson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johannisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Johannisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johannisson 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Johannisson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Johannisson. For the veterans among your Johannisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johannisson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Johannisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Johannisson in 1967 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johannisson 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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