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Johnel Family History

Johnel 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: Johner, Johnes, John, Lohner, Jones, Rohner, Lohnes, Bohner, Fehnel

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Where is the Johnel family from?

You can see how Johnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johnel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Johnel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Johnel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Johnel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnel 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 128 census records available for the last name Johnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Johnel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Johnel. For the veterans among your Johnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnel lifespan?

Average Johnel life expectancy in 1972 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnel 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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