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Joanson Family History

Joanson 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: Johnson, Janson, Jonson, Johanson, Jeanson, Jason, Johnston, Branson

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Where is the Joanson family from?

You can see how Joanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joanson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Joanson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Joanson families living in Utah. This was about 67% of all the recorded Joanson's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Joanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joanson. 36% of Joanson men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Joanson women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joanson were Painter and Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Secretary
    13%
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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Joanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joanson 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Joanson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Joanson. For the veterans among your Joanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joanson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Joanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Joanson in 1968 was 82, and 74 in 2003.

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