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Johancen Family History

Johancen 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: Johansen, Johnsen, Johannsen, Johann, Johanek, Johannes, Johanson

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Where is the Johancen family from?

You can see how Johancen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johancen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johancen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Johancen families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Johancen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Johancen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johancen 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 37 census records available for the last name Johancen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johancen 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Johancen. 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 75 military records available for the last name Johancen. For the veterans among your Johancen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johancen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Johancen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Johancen in 1947 was 51, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johancen 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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