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George Johnson Family History

George Johnson Name 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: Georgeson, Jergenson, Jorgenson, Sorenson, Johnson, Georgopoulos

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Where is the George Johnson family from?

You can see how George Johnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The George Johnson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 George Johnson family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded George Johnson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of George Johnson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name George Johnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, George Johnson 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 194 immigration records available for the last name George Johnson. 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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There are 365 military records available for the last name George Johnson. For the veterans among your George Johnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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