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Joh Family History

Joh Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Cho German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Joh family from?

You can see how Joh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Joh families living in Devon. This was about 30% of all the recorded Joh's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Joh families in 1891.
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What did your Joh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joh. 100% of Joh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Joh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joh 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Joh. 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 756 military records available for the last name Joh. For the veterans among your Joh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Joh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Joh in 1963 was 89, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joh 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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