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Joho Family History

Joho 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: John, Joo, Yoho, Joh, Cho, Oh, Ho, Nohr, Aho, Jobe

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Where is the Joho family from?

You can see how Joho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joho family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Joho families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Joho families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joho's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joho families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joho 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 Joho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joho. 100% of Joho men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    100%

What Joho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Joho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joho 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Joho. 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 307 military records available for the last name Joho. For the veterans among your Joho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joho lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Joho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Joho in 1954 was 54, and 40 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joho

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joho 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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