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Johnnson Family History

Johnnson 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: Johnson, Johanson, Johnston, Johansen, Johnsen, Johannsen, Johansson

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Where is the Johnnson family from?

You can see how Johnnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnnson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Johnnson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 6 Johnnson families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Johnnson's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Johnnson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnnson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Johnnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johnnson. 30% of Johnnson men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Johnnson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johnnson were Farming and Servant.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Servant
    11%

What Johnnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Johnnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnnson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Johnnson. 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 105 military records available for the last name Johnnson. For the veterans among your Johnnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnnson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Johnnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Johnnson in 1975 was 59, and 60 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnnson 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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