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Yohanan Family History

Yohanan 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: Yohannan, Bohanan, Younan, Cohagan, Ohanian, Hanan, Johann, Yohman

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Where is the Yohanan family from?

You can see how Yohanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yohanan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yohanan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Yohanan families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Yohanan's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Yohanan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yohanan 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 Yohanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Houseman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yohanan. 50% of Yohanan men worked as a Houseman.

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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

  • Houseman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Yohanan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Yohanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohanan 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Yohanan. 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 56 military records available for the last name Yohanan. For the veterans among your Yohanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yohanan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yohanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yohanan in 1961 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yohanan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yohanan 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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