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St John Family History

St John Surname Meaning

from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas (Manche) so called from the dedication of its church to Saint John the Baptist.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the St John family from?

You can see how St John families moved over time by selecting different census years. The St John family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most St John families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 St John families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded St John's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of St John families in 1891.
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What did your St John ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named St John. 16% of St John men worked as a Retired and 71% of St John women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named St John were Electrical Fitter H M Dockyard and Nil.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    16%
  • House Painter
    12%
  • Painter decorator
    8%
  • Electrical Fitter H M Dockyard
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Nil
    3%

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Census Records

There are 80,000 census records available for the last name St John. Like a window into their day-to-day life, St John 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 St John. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name St John. For the veterans among your St John ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average St John lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, St John life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for St John in 1944 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your St John 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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