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Johsson Family History

Johsson 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, Jonsson, Johnston, Soisson, Poisson, Posson, Rosson, Ohlson

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Where is the Johsson family from?

You can see how Johsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johsson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Johsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Johsson families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Johsson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Johsson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johsson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Johsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johsson 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Johsson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Johsson. For the veterans among your Johsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johsson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Johsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Johsson in 1977 was 55, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johsson 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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