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Dejohn Name Meaning

Part translation of the Italian patronymic De Giovanni (see Di Giovanni). Possibly a part translation of some other patronymic from a personal name equivalent to John, such as French Dejean. Perhaps an altered spelling of Dutch Dejon, a variant of De Jong.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: John, Dejean, Dedon, Degon, Deboe, Delo, Delon, Dejoy, Demory, Dejoie

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Dejohn Family Origin

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Dejohn Family Occupations

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  • Miner

    50%

  • Farmer

    25%

  • Laborer

    25%

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In 1880, the most common Dejohn occupation in the USA was Miner. 50% of Dejohn's were Miners. Miner and Farmer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Dejohn. A less common occupation for the Dejohn family was Laborer.

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Dejohn Life Expectancy

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