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Origins of the Johannessen surname

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About the Johannessens

We have a total number of 1233 records for people with the last name Johannessen.

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Where do most Johannessens live?

In 1921, most Johannessens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Johannessens

How common is your surname?

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We have 131 records for the Johannessen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1919.

Who were Johannessens most likely to marry?

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Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Johannessens.

What are the most common Johannessen first names?

  • Johannes
  • Ole
  • Anna
  • Marie

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Johannessen family members

Common jobs for Johannessens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Johannessens in 1921
General Servant

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Midwives And Practical Nurses

1

Nurse Domestic

1

Pianoforte Teacher

1

Common Male occupations for Johannessens in 1921
Able Seaman

4

A B Seaman

3

Clerks

3

Fireman

3

Master

3

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