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Jhon Family History

Jhon 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: Chon, Thon, Hon, Shon, Jon, Jeon, John, Han, Son, Hong

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Where is the Jhon family from?

You can see how Jhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jhon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jhon families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Jhon family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Jhon's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Jhon families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jhon 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 Jhon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jhon. 100% of Jhon men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Jhon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Jhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jhon 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Jhon. 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 43 military records available for the last name Jhon. For the veterans among your Jhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jhon lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Jhon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jhon in 1996 was 7, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jhon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jhon 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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