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Johness Family History

Johness 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: Johnes, Jones, Lohnes, Holness, Boness, Fodness, Johner, Osness

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Where is the Johness family from?

You can see how Johness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Johness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Johness families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Johness's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Johness families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johness 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 94 census records available for the last name Johness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johness 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Johness. 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 9 military records available for the last name Johness. For the veterans among your Johness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johness lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Johness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Johness in 1966 was 79, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johness 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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