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Joannou Family History

Joannou Surname Meaning

see Ioannou.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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What did your Joannou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joannou. 60% of Joannou men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Joannou women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    60%
  • Hairdresser
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Joannou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joannou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joannou 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Joannou. 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 35 military records available for the last name Joannou. For the veterans among your Joannou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joannou lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Joannou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Joannou in 1968 was 35, and 73 in 2002.

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