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Johner Family History

Johner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Jonen in Switzerland Aargau and canton Sankt Gallen.

South German: occupational name for a reaper from a noun derivative of Middle High German jān ‘row of mown grass or cereal’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Johner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Johner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Johner families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Johner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Johner families in 1891.
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What did your Johner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Johner. 100% of Johner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Johner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johner 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Johner. 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 548 military records available for the last name Johner. For the veterans among your Johner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Johner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Johner in 1957 was 43, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johner 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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