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Johnsson Family History

Johnsson 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: Johnston, Johnson, Johansson, Jonsson, Jansson, Johnsen, Jonasson

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Where is the Johnsson family from?

You can see how Johnsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Johnsson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Johnsson families living in British Columbia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Johnsson's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Johnsson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnsson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Johnsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Johnsson. 52% of Johnsson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Johnsson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johnsson were Labourer and Huckster.

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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
    52%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Huckster
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Johnsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnsson 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 40,000 immigration records available for the last name Johnsson. 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 265 military records available for the last name Johnsson. For the veterans among your Johnsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnsson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Johnsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Johnsson in 1943 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnsson 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.

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