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Jokan Family History

Jokan 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, Jonas, Kan, Mohan, Jordan, Roman, Oman, Cogan, Olan, Doman

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Where is the Jokan family from?

You can see how Jokan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jokan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jokan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Jokan family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Jokan's in USA. California had the highest population of Jokan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jokan 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 19 census records available for the last name Jokan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jokan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jokan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jokan. For the veterans among your Jokan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jokan lifespan?

Average Jokan life expectancy in 2000 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jokan 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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