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Joao Family History

Joao Surname Meaning

Portugues (João): from the personal name João an equivalent of John.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Joao family from?

You can see how Joao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joao family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Joao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Joao families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Joao's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Joao families in 1891.
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What did your Joao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joao. 100% of Joao men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Joao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Joao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joao 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Joao. 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 456 military records available for the last name Joao. For the veterans among your Joao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joao lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Joao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Joao in 1966 was 84, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joao 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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