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Johnis Family History

Johnis 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: Johns, Joanis, Johnes, John, Jonas, Jones, Lohnes, Donis, Johner

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Where is the Johnis family from?

You can see how Johnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Johnis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Johnis families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Johnis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Johnis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnis 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 Johnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Johnis. 100% of Johnis men worked as a Carpenter.

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Johnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnis 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Johnis. 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 38 military records available for the last name Johnis. For the veterans among your Johnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Johnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Johnis in 1962 was 68, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johnis 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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