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Johlas Family History

Johlas 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: Jonas, Bolas, Johns, Joles, Joncas, Johnes, Goulas, Johal, Kohles

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Where is the Johlas family from?

You can see how Johlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johlas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Johlas family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Johlas's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Johlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johlas 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 47 census records available for the last name Johlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johlas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Johlas. 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 Johlas. For the veterans among your Johlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johlas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Johlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Johlas in 1967 was 84, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johlas 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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