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Jannasch Family History

Jannasch 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: Hannasch, Jannusch, Janisch, Paasch, Harnisch, Manasco, Baunach

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Where is the Jannasch family from?

You can see how Jannasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannasch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jannasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Jannasch families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannasch's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jannasch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannasch 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 Jannasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannasch. 60% of Jannasch men worked as a Farm and 100% of Jannasch women worked as a 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

  • Farm
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jannasch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Jannasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannasch 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Jannasch. 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 209 military records available for the last name Jannasch. For the veterans among your Jannasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannasch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jannasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jannasch in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jannasch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannasch 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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