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Joanisse Family History

Joanisse 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: Janisse, Joanis, Manasse, Caisse, Janis, Janssen, Janice, Jonassen

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Where is the Joanisse family from?

You can see how Joanisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joanisse family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 35 Joanisse families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Joanisse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Joanisse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joanisse 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 Joanisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Joanisse. 34% of Joanisse men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Joanisse women worked as an Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

What Joanisse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joanisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joanisse 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Joanisse. 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 9 military records available for the last name Joanisse. For the veterans among your Joanisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joanisse lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Joanisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Joanisse in 1976 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joanisse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joanisse 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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