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Yohannan Family History

Yohannan Surname Meaning

Assyrian/Chaldean and Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Yūḥannān, Syriac equivalent of John.

In southern India, this name is found among Christians.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Yohannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yohannan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yohannan families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yohannan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yohannan families in 1920.
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What did your Yohannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yohannan. 34% of Yohannan men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Yohannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohannan 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Yohannan. 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 222 military records available for the last name Yohannan. For the veterans among your Yohannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yohannan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Yohannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yohannan in 1949 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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