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Johsnon Family History

Johsnon 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: Johnston, Johnson, Johann, Jonsson, Jonson, Johanson, Bohanon, Jobson

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Where is the Johsnon family from?

You can see how Johsnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johsnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Johsnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Johsnon family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Johsnon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Johsnon families in 1891.
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What did your Johsnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Johsnon. 100% of Johsnon men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Johsnon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Johsnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Johsnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johsnon 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Johsnon. 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 183 military records available for the last name Johsnon. For the veterans among your Johsnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johsnon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Johsnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Johsnon in 1964 was 43, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johsnon 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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