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Wojohn Family History

Wojohn 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: Wojahn, John, Dejohn, Woon, Wojton, Noon, Moron, Worton, Moon, Worth

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Where is the Wojohn family from?

You can see how Wojohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wojohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wojohn family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wojohn's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Wojohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wojohn 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 Wojohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wojohn. 100% of Wojohn men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Wojohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wojohn 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wojohn. 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 33 military records available for the last name Wojohn. For the veterans among your Wojohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wojohn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wojohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wojohn in 1962 was 68, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wojohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wojohn 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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