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Jhonson Family History

Jhonson 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: Jonson, Tronson, Hanson, Johnson, Henson, Aronson, Hobson, Monson

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Where is the Jhonson family from?

You can see how Jhonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jhonson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jhonson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Jhonson families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jhonson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jhonson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jhonson 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 Jhonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jhonson. 100% of Jhonson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Jhonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jhonson 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Jhonson. 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 302 military records available for the last name Jhonson. For the veterans among your Jhonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jhonson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Jhonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jhonson in 1973 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jhonson 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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