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Joheson Family History

Joheson 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: Johnson, Johnston, Ohlson, Oveson, Okeson, Acheson, Johnsen, Jonsson

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Where is the Joheson family from?

You can see how Joheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joheson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joheson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Joheson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Joheson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Joheson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joheson 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 Joheson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joheson. 30% of Joheson men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Joheson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joheson were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Joheson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joheson 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Joheson. 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 176 military records available for the last name Joheson. For the veterans among your Joheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joheson lifespan?

Average Joheson life expectancy in 1994 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joheson 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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