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Jahans Family History

Jahans Surname 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: Jahns, Gahan, Hans, Jahraus, Mahan, Athans, Jahn, Jans, Johns, Dahan

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Where is the Jahans family from?

You can see how Jahans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jahans families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Jahans families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jahans's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jahans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jahans ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Jahans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahans 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Jahans. 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 30 military records available for the last name Jahans. For the veterans among your Jahans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahans lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Jahans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jahans in 1995 was 78, and 32 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahans 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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