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Johnan Family History

Johnan 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, Jonas, Mohan, Jordan, Younan, Honan, Gohman, Johnson, Rohan

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Where is the Johnan family from?

You can see how Johnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Johnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Johnan family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Johnan's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Johnan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnan 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 Johnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johnan. 39% of Johnan men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Johnan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johnan were Manager and Secretary.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%

What Johnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Johnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnan 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Johnan. 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 117 military records available for the last name Johnan. For the veterans among your Johnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Johnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Johnan in 1981 was 70, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnan 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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