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Johnes Family History

Johnes Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Johns or Jones. This form of the surname is also found in Finland.

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


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Where is the Johnes family from?

You can see how Johnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Johnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 68 Johnes families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Johnes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Johnes families in 1891.
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What did your Johnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Johnes. 25% of Johnes men worked as an Incapacitated and 88% of Johnes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johnes were Clerk (retired) and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Colliery Lewer Heavy Work
    25%
  • Glue Factory Worker H
    25%
  • Clerk (retired)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Johnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnes 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Johnes. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Johnes. For the veterans among your Johnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Johnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Johnes in 1965 was 91, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnes 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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