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Dijohn Family History

Dijohn 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: Dejohn, John, Dion, Dizon, Dohn, Dimon, Dixon, Dison, Simon, Dillon

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Where is the Dijohn family from?

You can see how Dijohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dijohn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dijohn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Dijohn family living in Louisiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dijohn's in USA. Louisiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Dijohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dijohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dijohn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Dijohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dijohn 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dijohn. 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 75 military records available for the last name Dijohn. For the veterans among your Dijohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dijohn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dijohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dijohn in 1964 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

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