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Juhan Family History

Juhan 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: Juran, Juan, Juhas, John, Han, Guan, Shan, Mohan, Duan, Quan

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Where is the Juhan family from?

You can see how Juhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Juhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Juhan family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Juhan's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Juhan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juhan 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 Juhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juhan. 20% of Juhan men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Juhan women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Juhan were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Juhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Juhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juhan 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Juhan. 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 584 military records available for the last name Juhan. For the veterans among your Juhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juhan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Juhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Juhan in 1956 was 46, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Juhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juhan 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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