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Johanis Family History

Johanis 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: Joanis, Johanns, Johns, Hanis, Janis, Johnes, Johann, Johanek

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Where is the Johanis family from?

You can see how Johanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johanis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Johanis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Johanis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Johanis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Johanis families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Johanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johanis 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Johanis. 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 25 military records available for the last name Johanis. For the veterans among your Johanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johanis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Johanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Johanis in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johanis 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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