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Joann Family History

Joann 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: Johann, Jann, John, Jiang, Mann, Kann, Bann, Pann, Tann, Wann

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Where is the Joann family from?

You can see how Joann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Joann families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Joann family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joann's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Joann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joann 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 144 census records available for the last name Joann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joann 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Joann. 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 21 military records available for the last name Joann. For the veterans among your Joann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joann lifespan?

Average Joann life expectancy in 1994 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joann 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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