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Johir Family History

Johir 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, Nohr, Gohr, Rohr, Joki, Bohr, Mohr, Jahr, Johner, Moher

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Where is the Johir family from?

You can see how Johir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Johir family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Johir's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Johir families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johir 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 7 census records available for the last name Johir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johir 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Johir. 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 1 military records available for the last name Johir. For the veterans among your Johir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johir lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johir 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johir

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