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Johen Family History

Johen 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: John, Cohen, Bohen, Kohen, Mohan, Nolen, Chen, Shen, Jobe, Boden

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Where is the Johen family from?

You can see how Johen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Johen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Johen families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Johen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Johen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Johen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johen. 22% of Johen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Johen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johen were Owner and Servant.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Johen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Johen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johen 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Johen. 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 66 military records available for the last name Johen. For the veterans among your Johen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johen lifespan?

Average Johen life expectancy in 1989 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johen 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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