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Johanneson Family History

Johanneson 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: Johannesen, Johannsen, Johansson, Johannessen, Johannes, Johanson

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Where is the Johanneson family from?

You can see how Johanneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johanneson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Johanneson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Johanneson family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Johanneson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Johanneson families in 1891.
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What did your Johanneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johanneson. 30% of Johanneson men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Johanneson women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johanneson were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Johanneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johanneson 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Johanneson. 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 138 military records available for the last name Johanneson. For the veterans among your Johanneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johanneson lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Johanneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Johanneson in 1940 was 64, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johanneson 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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