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Johannesson Family History

Johannesson Name 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: Johannessen, Johansson, Johannesen, Johannsen, Johannes, Johanson

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Where is the Johannesson family from?

You can see how Johannesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johannesson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Johannesson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Johannesson families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Johannesson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Johannesson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johannesson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johannesson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Johannesson. 60% of Johannesson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Johannesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johannesson 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Johannesson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 294 military records available for the last name Johannesson. For the veterans among your Johannesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johannesson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Johannesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Johannesson in 1954 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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