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Johnman Family History

Johnman Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name John + man probably signifying ‘the man (servant) of someone named John’. According to Black, it may also represent an anglicized form of the name MacIan.

See McKean.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Johnman family from?

You can see how Johnman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Johnman families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Johnman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Johnman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Johnman families in 1891.
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What did your Johnman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Johnman. 100% of Johnman 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Johnman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnman 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Johnman. 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 102 military records available for the last name Johnman. For the veterans among your Johnman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Johnman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Johnman in 1972 was 46, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnman 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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