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Joannes Family History

Joannes 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: Johannes, Jones, Mannes, Janes, Yohannes, Joanis, Johnes, Johanns

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Where is the Joannes family from?

You can see how Joannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joannes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Joannes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Joannes families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Joannes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Joannes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joannes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joannes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Joannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joannes 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Joannes. 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 229 military records available for the last name Joannes. For the veterans among your Joannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joannes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Joannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Joannes in 1956 was 64, and 98 in 2004.

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