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Johannson Family History

Johannson 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: Johannsen, Johansson, Johanson, Johnson, Johansen, Bohannon, Johanns

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Where is the Johannson family from?

You can see how Johannson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johannson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Johannson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Johannson families living in Durham. This was about 39% of all the recorded Johannson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Johannson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johannson 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 Johannson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johannson. 34% of Johannson men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Johannson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johannson were Painter and Domestic.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Domestic
    12%

What Johannson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Johannson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johannson 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Johannson. 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 335 military records available for the last name Johannson. For the veterans among your Johannson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johannson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Johannson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Johannson in 1965 was 61, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johannson 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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