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Johannan Family History

Johannan 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: Yohannan, Bohannan, Hannan, Johansen, Ohanian, Johannsen, Bohannon

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Where is the Johannan family from?

You can see how Johannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johannan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johannan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Johannan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Johannan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Johannan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johannan 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 63 census records available for the last name Johannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johannan 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Johannan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Johannan. For the veterans among your Johannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johannan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Johannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Johannan in 1964 was 74, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johannan 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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