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Jannain Family History

Jannain 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: Mannan, Hannan, Janvrin, Annan, Cannan, Fannin, Janning, Jarnagin

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Where is the Jannain family from?

You can see how Jannain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jannain families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jannain's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jannain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Jannain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannain 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jannain. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jannain. For the veterans among your Jannain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannain lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Jannain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jannain in 1971 was 68, and 70 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jannain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannain 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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