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Johnville Family History

Johnville 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: Monville, Fonville, Conville, Bonville, Linville, Glanville, Douville

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Where is the Johnville family from?

You can see how Johnville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johnville family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Johnville family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Johnville's in USA. New York had the highest population of Johnville families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johnville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johnville ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Johnville. 100% of Johnville men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Johnville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johnville 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Johnville. 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 8 military records available for the last name Johnville. For the veterans among your Johnville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johnville lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Johnville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Johnville in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2002.

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