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Jonhson Family History

Jonhson 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: Jonsson, Jonson, Jonason, Johnson, Monson, Janson, Jansson, Jenson

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Where is the Jonhson family from?

You can see how Jonhson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonhson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jonhson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jonhson families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jonhson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Jonhson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonhson 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 Jonhson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jonhson. 100% of Jonhson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jonhson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonhson 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Jonhson. 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 82 military records available for the last name Jonhson. For the veterans among your Jonhson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonhson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Jonhson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jonhson in 1954 was 40, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jonhson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonhson 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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