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Johndrew Family History

Johndrew 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: Johndrow, Johndro, Johner, Johnsrud, Andrew, Mcandrew, Johnsen

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Where is the Johndrew family from?

You can see how Johndrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johndrew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johndrew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Johndrew families living in New Jersey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Johndrew's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Johndrew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johndrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johndrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Johndrew. 50% of Johndrew men worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Johndrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johndrew 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Johndrew. 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 71 military records available for the last name Johndrew. For the veterans among your Johndrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johndrew lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Johndrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Johndrew in 1967 was 95, and 60 in 2003.

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