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Jahnson Family History

Jahnson 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: Johnson, Janson, Bahnson, Jason, Johnston, Anson, Hanson, Ranson

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Where is the Jahnson family from?

You can see how Jahnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahnson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jahnson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Jahnson families living in Alberta. This was about 28% of all the recorded Jahnson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Jahnson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahnson 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 Jahnson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jahnson. 28% of Jahnson men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Jahnson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jahnson were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    9%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Jahnson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Jahnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahnson 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Jahnson. 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 119 military records available for the last name Jahnson. For the veterans among your Jahnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahnson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Jahnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jahnson in 1979 was 56, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jahnson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahnson 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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