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Johier Family History

Johier 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: Johner, Ohler, Ohmer, Lohner, Javier, Rohner, Schier, Dozier, Govier

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Where is the Johier family from?

You can see how Johier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johier family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Johier family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Johier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Johier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johier 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 36 census records available for the last name Johier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johier 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Johier. 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 2 military records available for the last name Johier. For the veterans among your Johier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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