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Johndrow Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Gendron and Gendreau both meaning ‘son-in-law’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Johndro, Jendro, Goodrow, Jandro, Goodroe, Fondren, Rondo, Wondra

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Where is the Johndrow family from?

You can see how Johndrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johndrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Johndrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Johndrow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Johndrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Johndrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johndrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johndrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johndrow. 40% of Johndrow men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Johndrow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johndrow were Farming and Weaver. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Spinner
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Mill Hand
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Johndrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johndrow 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Johndrow. 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 390 military records available for the last name Johndrow. For the veterans among your Johndrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johndrow lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Johndrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Johndrow in 1953 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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