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Johannson Family History

Johannson 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: Johannsen, Johansson, Johanson, Johnson, Johansen, Bohannon, Johanns

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Where is the Johannson family from?

You can see how Johannson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johannson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Johannson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 110 Johannson families living in Manitoba. This was about 79% of all the recorded Johannson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Johannson families in 1911.
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What did your Johannson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Johannson. 69% of Johannson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Johannson women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johannson were Carpenter and 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
    69%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Johannson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johannson 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Johannson. 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 335 military records available for the last name Johannson. For the veterans among your Johannson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johannson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Johannson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Johannson in 1965 was 61, and 71 in 2003.

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