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Johsen Family History

Johsen 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: Johnsen, John, Olsen, Osen, Bohlen, Rosen, Johnson, Fossen, Jessen

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Where is the Johsen family from?

You can see how Johsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Johsen families living in Tennessee. This was about 64% of all the recorded Johsen's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Johsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johsen 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 Johsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Johsen. 100% of Johsen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Johsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johsen 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Johsen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Johsen. For the veterans among your Johsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johsen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johsen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johsen

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