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Jannisse Family History

Jannisse 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: Janisse, Annis, Bannister, Manasse, Caisse, Annese, Jenness, Janis

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Where is the Jannisse family from?

You can see how Jannisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannisse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jannisse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Jannisse families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jannisse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jannisse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannisse 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 74 census records available for the last name Jannisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannisse 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jannisse. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jannisse. For the veterans among your Jannisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannisse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Jannisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jannisse in 1967 was 53, and 81 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jannisse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannisse 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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