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Johse Family History

Johse 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: Lohse, Dohse, Jose, John, Rose, House, Fosse, Hose, Jobe, Cosse

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Where is the Johse family from?

You can see how Johse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johse family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Johse family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Johse's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Johse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johse 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 77 census records available for the last name Johse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johse 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Johse. 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 37 military records available for the last name Johse. For the veterans among your Johse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Johse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Johse in 1962 was 63, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johse 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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