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San John Family History

San John 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: St. John, San Juan, San Jose, Van Dorn, Van Horn, San Roman, Van Loon

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Where is the San John family from?

You can see how San John families moved over time by selecting different census years. The San John family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 San John families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded San John's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of San John families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the San John 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 47 census records available for the last name San John. Like a window into their day-to-day life, San John 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 San John. 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 12 military records available for the last name San John. For the veterans among your San John ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average San John lifespan?

Average San John life expectancy in 1974 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your San John 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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