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Mcjohn Family History

Mcjohn 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: John, Mcconn, Dejohn, Mohn, Mccoin, Mccoun, Marohn, Mccown, Mcgown

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Where is the Mcjohn family from?

You can see how Mcjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjohn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcjohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mcjohn family living in Banffshire. This was about 10% of all the recorded Mcjohn's in Scotland. Banffshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mcjohn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcjohn 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 Mcjohn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcjohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Mcjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjohn 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mcjohn. 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 112 military records available for the last name Mcjohn. For the veterans among your Mcjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjohn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcjohn in 1962 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcjohn 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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