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Jonhansen Family History

Jonhansen 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: Johansen, Johnsen, Johannsen, Jonassen, Johanson, Johnson, Jorgensen

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Where is the Jonhansen family from?

You can see how Jonhansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonhansen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jonhansen family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonhansen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Jonhansen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Jonhansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonhansen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jonhansen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jonhansen. For the veterans among your Jonhansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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