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Jeanson Name Meaning

American French: variant of Jeansonne . French: from the personal name Jeanson a diminutive of Jean ‘John’.

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


Similar surnames: Cranson, Hanson, Jeppson, Reason, Sanson, Jayson, Neason, Venson

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Where is the Jeanson family from?

You can see how Jeanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeanson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 91 Jeanson families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Jeanson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jeanson families in 1911.
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What did your Jeanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jeanson. 38% of Jeanson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jeanson women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    11%
  • Cultivateur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jeanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeanson 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Jeanson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 231 military records available for the last name Jeanson. For the veterans among your Jeanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeanson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jeanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jeanson in 1964 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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