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Johnsey Family History

Johnsey Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire) and French: habitational name from Gency in Cergy Val-d'Oise or Janzé Ille-et-Vilaine France.

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


Similar surnames: Johns, Josey, Johnke, Mounsey, Janney, Johnson, Johnsen, Munsey

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Where is the Johnsey family from?

You can see how Johnsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Johnsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Johnsey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Johnsey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Johnsey families in 1891.
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What did your Johnsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Johnsey. 89% of Johnsey 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
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Johnsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnsey 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Johnsey. 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 868 military records available for the last name Johnsey. For the veterans among your Johnsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnsey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Johnsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Johnsey in 1959 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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