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Johlin Family History

Johlin 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: Joslin, Jolin, Juhlin, Ohlin, Joplin, Bohlin, John, Polin, Doolin

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Where is the Johlin family from?

You can see how Johlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Johlin families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Johlin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Johlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johlin 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 Johlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johlin. 100% of Johlin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Johlin women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Johlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Johlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johlin 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Johlin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Johlin. For the veterans among your Johlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johlin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Johlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Johlin in 1955 was 51, and 66 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johlin 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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