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Yohansen Family History

Yohansen 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: Johansen, Yohannan, Yohannes, Johnsen, Johannsen, Hansen, Johanson

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Where is the Yohansen family from?

You can see how Yohansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yohansen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yohansen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yohansen families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yohansen's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Yohansen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yohansen 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 62 census records available for the last name Yohansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohansen 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Yohansen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Yohansen. For the veterans among your Yohansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yohansen lifespan?

Average Yohansen life expectancy in 1975 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yohansen 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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