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Johnen Family History

Johnen 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: Johner, Bohnen, Johnsen, Johnes, Kohnen, John, Jokinen, Lohner, Jones

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Where is the Johnen family from?

You can see how Johnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Johnen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Johnen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Johnen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Johnen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johnen. 40% of Johnen men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Johnen women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johnen were Manager and Housework. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Plasterer
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Johnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnen 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 Johnen. 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 325 military records available for the last name Johnen. For the veterans among your Johnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Johnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Johnen in 1954 was 72, and 99 in 2003.

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