This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Johnsons family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Johnsons Family History

Johnsons 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: Johnson, Johnston, Johnsen, Jonson, Jansons, Johanson, Johnstone

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Johnsons family from?

You can see how Johnsons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnsons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Johnsons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Johnsons families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Johnsons's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Johnsons families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnsons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Johnsons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johnsons. 27% of Johnsons men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Johnsons women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johnsons were Farming and Farm Labor.

View Census Data for Johnsons | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

What Johnsons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Johnsons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnsons census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Johnsons

Passenger Lists

There are 323 immigration records available for the last name Johnsons. 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.

View all Johnsons immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Johnsons. For the veterans among your Johnsons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Johnsons military records

You've only scratched the surface of Johnsons family history

Discover More

What is the average Johnsons lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Johnsons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Johnsons in 1976 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johnsons

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnsons 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Johnsons family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial