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Johner Family History

Johner Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Jonen in Switzerland Aargau and canton Sankt Gallen. South German: occupational name for a reaper from a noun derivative of Middle High German jān ‘row of mown grass or cereal’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lohner, Rohner, Bohner, Dohner, Borner, Jenner, Nooner, Horner

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Where is the Johner family from?

You can see how Johner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Johner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Johner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Johner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Johner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johner. 34% of Johner men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Johner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johner were Truck Driver and House Work. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • House Work
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Johner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johner 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Johner. 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 548 military records available for the last name Johner. For the veterans among your Johner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Johner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Johner in 1957 was 43, and 57 in 2004.

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