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Jannace Family History

Jannace 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: Janacek, Janice, Hanna, Wallace, Lance, Mannan, Tanabe, Manna, Hance

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Where is the Jannace family from?

You can see how Jannace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jannace families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Jannace families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jannace's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jannace families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannace 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 Jannace ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannace. 18% of Jannace men worked as a Grocer and 60% of Jannace women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jannace were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Grocer
    18%
  • Presser
    12%
  • Laberor
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Jannace family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Jannace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannace 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Jannace. 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 66 military records available for the last name Jannace. For the veterans among your Jannace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannace lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jannace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jannace in 1962 was 57, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannace 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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