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Johnas Family History

Johnas 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, Johns, Johnes, John, Jones, Lohnes, Johner, Jonak, Jons, Janas

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Where is the Johnas family from?

You can see how Johnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Johnas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Johnas family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Johnas's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Johnas families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnas 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 Johnas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johnas. 48% of Johnas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Johnas women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johnas were Farm Laborer and Sewer.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Sewer
    25%

What Johnas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Johnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnas 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Johnas. 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 101 military records available for the last name Johnas. For the veterans among your Johnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Johnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Johnas in 1965 was 85, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johnas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnas 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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