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Johr Family History

Johr 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: John, Nohr, Gohr, Rohr, Bohr, Mohr, Jahr, Ohr, Lohr, Sohr

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Where is the Johr family from?

You can see how Johr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Johr families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Johr's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Johr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Johr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johr. 43% of Johr men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Johr women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Johr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Johr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johr 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Johr. 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 235 military records available for the last name Johr. For the veterans among your Johr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Johr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Johr in 1964 was 76, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johr 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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