Joh Family History

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Joh Name Meaning

German: unexplained. Korean: variant of Cho.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Koh, Jo, Joe, Roh, Joa, Jou, Noh, Loh, Toh, Hoh

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Joh Family Origin

Where is the Joh family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Joh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joh families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Joh family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joh's in the USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Joh families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Joh Family Occupations

    What did your Joh ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Joh family was Farming. The most common Joh occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Joh's were Farmers. Farmer, Bar Keeper and Brewer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Joh.

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    • Farmer

      33%

    • Bar Keeper

      6%

    • Brewer

      6%

    • Farming

      6%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Joh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Joh Historical Records

    What Joh family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Joh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Joh. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Joh. For the veterans among your Joh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Joh Life Expectancy

    What is the average Joh lifespan?

    Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Joh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Joh in 1963 was 89, and 80 in 2003.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joh

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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